Fanny (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fanny (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.676 N,1 56.149 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.611267
  • Longitude: -1.935817
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANNY (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1793
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H1291/79 11.7.79 H1291/79 11.7.79 WK OF COASTAL SLOOP REPORTED IN 503638.5N, 015604W (TAKEN FROM CHARTLET). THOUGHT POSSIBLY EITHER FANNY (1793), SISTERS (1827), OR GLOBE (1823). APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS HISTORIC WRECK REFUSED BY D OF T. (E BENNETT, 14.6.79). BR STD. H1270/75 2.8.79 H1270/75 2.8.79 POSN TO BE MARKED BY WHITE BUOY AND AN AREA 1C RADIUS FROM IT WILL CONTAIN MARKER BUOYS AND BOTTOM LINES. SALVAGE OPS USING A MFV ARE ESTIMATED TO CONTINUE UNTIL SEPT 1980. (DIRECTOR, WATERMANSHIP TRAINING CENTRE, WAREHAM). NCA. HH090/553/01 17.12.92 HH090/553/01 17.12.92 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH BUT GEN DEPTH, TYPE OF SEABED AND BOAT'S SONAR LIMITATIONS AFFECTED QUALITY OF SEARCH. LOCAL DIVERS CONFIRM THAT WK (KNOWN AS SLOOP FANNY) IS ALMOST TOTALLY DESTROYED. A FEW TIMBERS REMAIN WHICH OFFER NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION OR ANCHORING. RECOMMEND DELETE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 533A). RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. DELETE. BR STD. HH091/154/01 22.7.09 HH091/154/01 22.7.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SWANAGE FOR LONDON. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FANNY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FANNY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.676 N,1 56.149 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FANNY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FANNY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FANNY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FANNY (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 1, 1793.

When was the wreck of the FANNY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FANNY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the FANNY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FANNY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FANNY (POSSIBLY)?

The FANNY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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