Faithful Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Faithful star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.579 N,1 33.193 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.076317
  • Longitude: 1.553217
Wreck Depth -0.6 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAITHFUL STAR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1957
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2002

Surveying Details

H4204/60 13.9.60 H4204/60 13.9.60 STRANDED WK OF TRAWLER IN 520433N, 013325E. MAST & GALLOWS VISIBLE. (HMS BULLFINCH, HN 1/60). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2076/69 6.3.69 H2076/69 6.3.69 NOW LYING VERY CLOSE INSHORE GIVING SONAR RETURN FROM SW. CAN ONLY BE SWEPT BY BOAT. LEAST DEPTH IN 1968 WAS 20FT BY E/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE 1968). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H2915/83 26.3.85 H2915/83 26.3.85 EXAM'D BY SMB 520433N, 013318E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH D 0.6MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 194). AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.6MTRS. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the FAITHFUL STAR wreck located?

The FAITHFUL STAR wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.579 N,1 33.193 E.

How deep is the FAITHFUL STAR and where exactly is it located?

The FAITHFUL STAR lies at a depth of about -0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.579 N,1 33.193 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAITHFUL STAR?

The seabed around the FAITHFUL STAR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FAITHFUL STAR sink?

The FAITHFUL STAR sank on Jan 1, 1957.

When was the wreck of the FAITHFUL STAR discovered?

The wreck of the FAITHFUL STAR was discovered in 1960.

What country did the FAITHFUL STAR belong to?

The FAITHFUL STAR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FAITHFUL STAR?

The FAITHFUL STAR is classified as a trawler.

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