Fagernes (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Fagernes (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.402600
- Longitude: -4.142467
|
| Wreck Depth |
29.58 m
|
| Water Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FAGERNES (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
IT |
| Length |
93 m |
| Width |
13.4 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Sonar Length |
101.37 |
| Sonar Width |
28.41 |
| Shadow Height |
5.33 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Tonnage |
3204 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 17, 1926
|
| Original Detection Year |
1976 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 22, 2020 |
Surveying Details
H3804/72 16.9.76 LARGE WK LOCATED BY MINEHUNTER AND EXAM'D BY DIVERS IN 512427N, 040839W [OGB] USING HSA. PROBABLY WW2 CASUALTY. (BELGIUM NS DE BROUWER, HN 12.7.76). H3804/72 23.9.76 LOCATED IN 512406N, 040830W. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR TO 100FT IN GEN DEPTH 126FT. ABOUT 200FT LONG AND STANDING 20FT HIGH BY E/S. (TH SWANSEA, TLX 23.9.76). INS AS SW 16FMS 4FT. BR STD. 17.2.84 THIS WK THOUGHT TO BE THE FAGERNES. NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN 512354N, 040836W. (MR WHIPPY, SWANSEA, TELECON). NCA YET. 17.5.82 AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS. NE 1165. H3840/86 16.2.89 EXAM'D 27.5.88 IN 512408N, 040829W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 34-35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK, LYING 155/335 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND TO WK 29.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 17.6.89 IN 512408N, 040829W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.1, FOUL AT 30.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). BR STD. SEP 2020/000233025 24.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5124.155N, 0407.547W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.58MTRS, LENGTH 101.37MTRS, WIDTH 28.41MTRS, HT 5.33MTRS, ORIENTATION 120DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-MEIKAI MARU. BUILT IN 1916 BY OSAKE IRON WORKS LTD. HOME PORT GENOA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS CORNISH COAST. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR LEGHORN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W
Fagernes (Probably) on Wreck Map
Fagernes (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W.
How deep is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.58 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.156 N,4 8.548 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.
When did the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) sink?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 17, 1926.
When was the wreck of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.
What country did the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) belong to?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.
What cargo was the FAGERNES (PROBABLY) carrying?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3204 tons.
What type of wreck is the FAGERNES (PROBABLY)?
The FAGERNES (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
LARGE, INTACT WK