Fancy Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fancy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.234 N,1 20.747 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.120567
  • Longitude: 1.345783
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANCY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Surveying Details

H1270/74 4.2.74 H1270/74 4.2.74 SANK 070DEGS,300YDS FROM E ENTRANCE DOVER. DOVER HBR BOARD INVESTIGATING WK. (CG, DOVER STRAIT SIG DTD 28.1.74). NCA YET. H4453/72 29.3.78 H4453/72 29.3.78 LOCATED BY SMB USING DCS3 IN 510712N, 012051E [OFB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. NO NAVIGATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 39/77). NE 1698. HH091/093/01 12.5.05 HH091/093/01 12.5.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1093). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 24.1.11 24.1.11 LARGE CONTACT LOCATED 2010 IN 5107.268N, 0120.729E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.21MTRS. LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. THE AREA TO THE E THROUGH S TO SW HAS SEVERAL SMALL CONTACTS SPREAD OVER AN AREA OF 50MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NCA. RSDRA2025000218077 23.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (Dover Harbour Board SURVEY, DTD 19.03.25). NFA

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FAQ

Where is the FANCY wreck located?

The FANCY wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.234 N,1 20.747 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FANCY?

The seabed around the FANCY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FANCY sink?

The FANCY sank on Jan 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the FANCY discovered?

The wreck of the FANCY was discovered in 1974.

What country did the FANCY belong to?

The FANCY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FANCY?

The FANCY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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