Fulham Vii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fulham vii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.958 N,0 7.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.599300
  • Longitude: 0.132667
Wreck Depth 47.92 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULHAM VII (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1552
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1946
Bottom Texture 4/6,7,17
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1225/46 26.2.46 LOCATED IN POSN 203DEGS, 8.6 MILES FROM BEACHY HEAD LT. LIES IN 32FMS. STANDS 4FMS ABOVE SEABED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 19.2.46). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 536. H1965/76 26.11.80 WK EXAM'D 25.4.80 IN 503555N, 000802E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.6 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. HYDROSEARCH LENGTH 83.3MTRS, BEAM 13.3MTRS, HT 15MTRS. INTACT WK, LYING E/W, BOWS W. (HMS BULLDOG). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 17.2.87 EXAM'D 10.8.86 IN 503556N, 000754E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.7 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 84MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS. LYING 093/273DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 317B). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/05 13.5.92 LOCATED IN 503542.5N, 000803.5E [OGB]. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083466 8.2.16 EXAM'D 15.07.15 IN 5035.958N, 0007.960E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55.22MTRS. NO SCOUR, LENGTH 75MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LARGELY INTACT WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BOROUGH OF FULHAM (STEPHENSON, CLARKE). PASSAGE BARRY FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'ALFRED VICTORY' OFF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.958 N,0 7.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.958 N,0 7.96 E.

How deep is the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47.92 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.958 N,0 7.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) sink?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 14, 1946.

When was the wreck of the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY)?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1552 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULHAM VII (PROBABLY)?

The FULHAM VII (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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