Fulmar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fulmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.533783
  • Longitude: 1.670250
Wreck Depth 18.19 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULMAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 77.1
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1270
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 105.0,,002.1,209.0
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4667/70 19.10.70 WK 17.5MTRS LOCATED IN 513200N, 014022E. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 16.9.70). INS AS WK 9FMS 4FT. - NM 2078/70. H5197/70 9.12.70 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014020E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27.2MTRS. SCOUR 28MTRS. ONLY FAIR SONAR RESPONSE FROM SW. LIES NE/SW. LENGTH 80MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.11.70). H5197/70 & H4988/71 10.8.71 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014019E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.5MRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1285/71. H5197/70 & H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014019E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.5, FOUL 13.7MTRS. LEASE E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 42MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. ABOUT 260FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 13.5MTRS. NC 2051. 11.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513202N, 014015E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. HH090/667/01 5.1.96 EXAM'D 28.7.95 IN 513201.51N, 014012.51E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.2, FOUL 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ALL UPPERDECK GEAR, FUNNELS, DERRICKS ARE STILL VISIBLE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN SW 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 9.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BELL BEARING: 'FULMAR 1902' RECOVERED. (G DOWD). NCA. SEP 2017/000123580 21.9.17 EXAM'D 3.4.17; IN 5132.027N, 0140.215E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 77.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HEIGHT 8.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 105MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 209 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY WIGHAM-RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR DUNKIRK. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-7. ONLY THE MASTER LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E
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FAQ

Where is the FULMAR wreck located?

The FULMAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E.

How deep is the FULMAR and where exactly is it located?

The FULMAR lies at a depth of about 18.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FULMAR?

The seabed around the FULMAR lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the FULMAR sink?

The FULMAR sank on Mar 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FULMAR discovered?

The wreck of the FULMAR was discovered in 1970.

What country did the FULMAR belong to?

The FULMAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FULMAR carrying?

The FULMAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FULMAR?

The FULMAR had a tonnage of 1270 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULMAR?

The FULMAR is classified as a steam ship.

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