Fallodon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fallodon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.036 N,1 6.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.433933
  • Longitude: -1.101450
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALLODON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

H624/18 REPORTED SUNK IN APPROX 502900N, 005830W. (TB 16). SANK 12M SSE OF ST CATHERINE'S PT. (KHM PORTSMOUTH). GIVES 502600N, 010600W, APPROX. NCA YET. H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502600N, 010600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F016. 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2045. H6667/57 22.1.75 NOT FOUND. NO SONAR CONTACTS IN THIS AREA. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1958, SURVEY [K2007/3]). NCA YET. 31.12.97 WK NOT LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN USING E/S & TOWED MAGNETOMETER. (S COLLETT, BOAT SHOW QUERY - WK ENQUIRY 97-505). 2.2.01 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 500MTRS OF LISTED POSN USING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (COASTAL SURVEYS LTD, ROS DTD 11.4.00 [M3388]). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 9.5.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT UK, HI 1499). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 71 WHILE ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTHERN SS CO. LTD. (WW1SL, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & A J TENNANT).

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FAQ

Where is the FALLODON wreck located?

The FALLODON wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.036 N,1 6.087 W.

How deep is the FALLODON and where exactly is it located?

The FALLODON lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.036 N,1 6.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALLODON?

The seabed around the FALLODON lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the FALLODON sink?

The FALLODON sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FALLODON discovered?

The wreck of the FALLODON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FALLODON belong to?

The FALLODON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FALLODON carrying?

The FALLODON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FALLODON?

The FALLODON had a tonnage of 3011 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALLODON?

The FALLODON is classified as a steam ship.

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