Fulham 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fulham 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833767
  • Longitude: 2.148117
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULHAM 5
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.4 m
Width 12 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1562
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 6.10.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525000N, 020900E. (WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41). NCA. ALSO REPD IN 524600N, 021000E. (U 6353/41 1940-41). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND AFTER GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). AMEND DEAD. NCA. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALDERMAN AND MAYOR OF LONDON BOROUGH OF FULHAM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENG CO, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. PASSAGE SHIELDS FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED WHILST PART OF A CONVOY ATTACKED BY E-BOATS. (SIBI). NO LOSS OF LIFE REP'D. (WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41).

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FAQ

Where is the FULHAM 5 wreck located?

The FULHAM 5 wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FULHAM 5?

The seabed around the FULHAM 5 lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the FULHAM 5 sink?

The FULHAM 5 sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FULHAM 5 discovered?

The wreck of the FULHAM 5 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FULHAM 5 belong to?

The FULHAM 5 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FULHAM 5 carrying?

The FULHAM 5 was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FULHAM 5?

The FULHAM 5 had a tonnage of 1562 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULHAM 5?

The FULHAM 5 is classified as a steam ship.

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