Faith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Faith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 40.776 N,5 10.314 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.679600
  • Longitude: -5.171900
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAITH
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 76
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1916
Original Source unknown
Markers BUOY
Surveying Details H5907/16 2.10.16 H5907/16 2.10.16 STRANDED IN 514045N, 051015W, MARKED BY BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1097/16. H6131/16 14.10.16 H6131/16 14.10.16 WK DISPERSED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1144/16.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1860 BY HOLMAN, TOPSHAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E HUGHES OF BORTH-Y-GEST. STRANDED WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR WEXFORD. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FAITH wreck located?

The FAITH wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.776 N,5 10.314 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAITH?

The seabed around the FAITH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the FAITH sink?

The FAITH sank on Sep 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FAITH discovered?

The wreck of the FAITH was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FAITH belong to?

The FAITH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FAITH carrying?

The FAITH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FAITH?

The FAITH had a tonnage of 76 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAITH?

The FAITH is classified as a sailing vessel.