Fane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.293 N,0 37.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.304883
  • Longitude: 0.631600
Wreck Depth 18.6 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.6 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 65.87
Sonar Width 15.18
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 341
Tonnage 1119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1917
Scour Dimensions 022.0,029.5,002.4,341.0
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2020

Surveying Details

PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'HEIMLAND 1'. H6391/19 DW IN 531900N, 003830E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4523/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO NDW. 11.6.51 AMEND TO NDWPA, NC 1190. H332 1.2.63 SONAR CONTACT CLOSE SW OF CHARTED POSN. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 26.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 11MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 17.1.94 NOTHING FOUND IN LISTED POSN. CLEARLY DEFINED WK LOCATED 29.6.93 IN 531817.3N, 003759.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.6, FOUL AT 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BREADTH 20MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 640/94. HH100/351/15 8.5.00 DIVED IN 5318.29N, 0037.98E [OGB] USING DGPS. CONFIRMED AS 'FANE' BY RECOVERED SILVER SPOON ENGRAVED WITH THE VESSEL'S NAME. (J HOLT, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2020/0000180469 6.8.20 EXAM'D 27.2.20 IN 5318.293N, 0037.896E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.33 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 26 MTRS, LENGTH 65 MTRS, WIDTH 15 MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2 MTRS, ORIENTATION 341 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 22 MTRS, WIDTH 29 MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4 MTRS, ORIENTATION 341 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). RETAIN SW DW 18.6 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY BERGENS MEK, VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY V TORKILDSEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SUNDERLAND. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-63.

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FAQ

Where is the FANE wreck located?

The FANE wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.293 N,0 37.896 E.

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

The FANE lies at a depth of about 18.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.293 N,0 37.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FANE?

The seabed around the FANE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the FANE sink?

The FANE sank on Aug 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FANE discovered?

The wreck of the FANE was discovered in 1994.

What country did the FANE belong to?

The FANE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FANE carrying?

The FANE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FANE?

The FANE had a tonnage of 1119 tons.

What type of wreck is the FANE?

The FANE is classified as a steam ship.

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