Farn Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Farn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.261967
- Longitude: -3.490900
|
| Wreck Depth |
42 m
|
| Water Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FARN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
112.8 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Sonar Length |
118.2 |
| Sonar Width |
15.1 |
| Shadow Height |
12.5 |
| Orientation |
165 |
| Tonnage |
4393 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 19, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2013 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 5M E BY N FROM START POINT IN APPROX 501527N, 032900W. (WW1SL). H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 21FMS IN 501541N, 032923W. (HMS GLEANER). CHART AS WK 21FMS. - FNM ACTION. H2502/51 H2502/51 LOCATED IN 501541N, 032925W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 46FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 22FMS (40MTRS). BR STD. H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501540N, 032923W USING DECCA. ABOUT 400FT LONG BY SONAR. LYING ABOUT NNE/SSW. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS THE 'FARN' FROM BELL WHICH WAS RECOVERED. WK IS UPRIGHT & CENTRAL. SUPERSTRUCTURE & ALL FOR'D OF IT IS COMPLETE. LEAST DEPTH 40MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). H5982/82 16.2.83 H5982/82 16.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501535N, 032926W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25.3.83 IN 501542N, 032923W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.8 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 15.4MTRS. LIES 170/350DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). BR STD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5015.718N, 0329.454W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 118.2MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HT 12.5MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BOWS SSE. PART OF STERN BROKEN OR SUNK INTO SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1910 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FARGROVE STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 356 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SALONICA. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W
Farn on Wreck Map
Farn Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FARN wreck located?
The FARN wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W.
How deep is the FARN and where exactly is it located?
The FARN lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.718 N,3 29.454 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FARN?
The seabed around the FARN lies at approximately 55 meters deep.
When did the FARN sink?
The FARN sank on Nov 19, 1917.
When was the wreck of the FARN discovered?
The wreck of the FARN was discovered in 1917.
What country did the FARN belong to?
The FARN belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FARN carrying?
The FARN was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the FARN?
The FARN had a tonnage of 4393 tons.
What type of wreck is the FARN?
The FARN is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SSE