Fylgia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fylgia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22.966 N,2 16.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.382767
  • Longitude: -2.279383
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FYLGIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 81.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1741
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details M6032 1918 POSN ABOUT 10MILES SE OF BELL ROCK. (562300N, 021500W). M4821 1918 POSN 562000N, 021600W. H2501/19 �24 3 19 POSN 562300N, 021500W. (SNO GRANTON). H4087/26 24 6 26 ERASED WRECK FROM 2182B, 2397A. INS NDW 1918 PD IN 562300N, 021500W. BR STD. H2905/62 14 8 62 NO WRECK FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS SCOTT 1962). H4818/75 26.8.77 PROMINENT WK LOCATED 21.7.76 IN 562258N, 021638W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.4 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 65MTRS. LYING 085/265DEG. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). BR STD. HH091/152/01 - SEP 2008/000080688 20.6.08 EXAM'D 13.12.07 IN 5622.966N, 0216.736W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 50.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, DEGRADED WITH COLLAPSED BOW AND STERN. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-TALAVERA. BUILT IN 1889 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGF AKT KULLEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UC-49. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, DEGRADED, COLLAPSED AT BOW AND STERN

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FAQ

Where is the FYLGIA wreck located?

The FYLGIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 22.966 N,2 16.763 W.

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

The FYLGIA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 56 22.966 N,2 16.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FYLGIA?

The seabed around the FYLGIA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the FYLGIA sink?

The FYLGIA sank on Jan 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FYLGIA discovered?

The wreck of the FYLGIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FYLGIA belong to?

The FYLGIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the FYLGIA carrying?

The FYLGIA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the FYLGIA?

The FYLGIA had a tonnage of 1741 tons.

What type of wreck is the FYLGIA?

The FYLGIA is classified as a steam ship.

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