Fulvio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fulvio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.037 N,2 36.077 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.067283
  • Longitude: -2.601283
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULVIO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck reported 12 miles North-North-West of The Casquets, Channel Islands at coordinates 50 4.037 N, 2 36.077 W. Previously listed at a depth of 45 meters, but surveys conducted in 1990 and 2015 failed to locate the wreck, and it is now considered disproved.

Surveying Details

SUNK 12 MILES NNW OF THE CASQUETS, CHANNEL ISLANDS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS). 19.11.75 INS AS USCPA 26FMS. NE 2649. 9.8.78 AMEND TO USCPA 45MTRS NC 2454. 22.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 500400N, 023615W ON FRENCH 878). NCA. 19.9.88 SHOWN AS USC PA 45MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982]. HH090/496/01 9.8.90 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SEARCH USING E/S, DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. CONSIDERED DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 496). DELETED. BR STD. SEP 2015/000166241 21.10.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATA IN 5004.037N, 0236.077W [WGD]. (MMT(UK), HI 1479). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 18, WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO HONFLEUR.

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FAQ

Where is the FULVIO wreck located?

The FULVIO wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.037 N,2 36.077 W.

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

The FULVIO lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.037 N,2 36.077 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FULVIO?

The seabed around the FULVIO lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the FULVIO sink?

The FULVIO sank on Oct 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FULVIO discovered?

The wreck of the FULVIO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FULVIO belong to?

The FULVIO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FULVIO carrying?

The FULVIO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FULVIO?

The FULVIO had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULVIO?

The FULVIO is classified as a steam ship.

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