Fairearn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fairearn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.214 N,5 6.349 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.436900
  • Longitude: -5.105817
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIREARN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.5 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 105
Tonnage 592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 16 MILES WNW FROM S STACK, HOLYHEAD. (WW1SL). H1935/80 20.3.84 H1935/80 20.3.84 EXAM'D 7.12.83 IN 532612N, 050617W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LYING 105/285 DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. H1935/80 28.10.86 H1935/80 28.10.86 WK OR WRECKAGE LOCATED 532614N, 050613W [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. (CABLE SHIP IRIS, TLX DTD 27.9.86). 31.3.88 31.3.88 WK LOCATED IN 532635N, 050617W [OGB] BY CABLE SHIP MONARCH. (BRIT TELECOM, SOUTHAMPTON, TELECON). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NFA. H1935/80 27.4.88 H1935/80 27.4.88 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 532618N, 050613W [?OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LENGTH OF WK 25 TO 35MTRS, HEIGHT 10MTRS. (R K DIXON, CABLE SHIP MONARCH, 25.3.88). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY ARDROSSAN DRYDOCK & SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J INGLIS & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY LIDGERWOOD LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR CORK. CAPTURED BY UC-65 AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.214 N,5 6.349 W.

How deep is the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.214 N,5 6.349 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIREARN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) sink?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FAIREARN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FAIREARN (PROBABLY)?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 592 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIREARN (PROBABLY)?

The FAIREARN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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