Hms Fairplay 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms fairplay 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.631 N,1 3.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.627183
  • Longitude: -1.051050
Wreck Depth -2.2 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FAIRPLAY 2
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 282
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Fairplay 2 is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 54 37.631 N, 1 3.063 W. Survey records indicate the wreckage is severely deteriorated and broken up, featuring visible hull debris and a single boiler. The wreck measures approximately 38 meters in length, 8.5 meters in width, and 2.5 meters in height, with an orientation of 080/260 degrees. It dries by 2.2 meters at low water and lies on the edge of the intertidal zone.

Surveying Details

H800/52 7.2.52 SURVEY MADE CLOSE TO HW. LENGTH 30FT. DRIES APPROX 6FT [LWST]. LIES ON THE EDGE OF BATT HEIGHT. (TRINITY HOUSE, 30.1.52). INS AS ST. BR STD. 9.2.83 VERY BROKEN UP, BUT BOW AND BOILER STILL VISIBLE WITHIN 2.5 HRS OF LW. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 6). H6331/87 17.1.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE ON DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). NCA. SEP 2017/000087052 9.8.17 EXAM'D 06.04.17; IN 5437.631N, 0103.063W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH DRIES 2.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 0MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DETERIORATED, DEBRIS OF HULL CAN BE SEEN AND A SINGLE BOILER. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND ST DRIES 2.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS RESCUE TUG IN 1939. RAN AGROUND IN FOG.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 wreck located?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.631 N,1 3.063 W.

How deep is the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 lies at a depth of about -2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.631 N,1 3.063 W.

When did the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 sink?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 was discovered in 1952.

What country did the HMS FAIRPLAY 2 belong to?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FAIRPLAY 2?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 had a tonnage of 282 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FAIRPLAY 2?

The HMS FAIRPLAY 2 is classified as a tug.

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