Faro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Faro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 54.742 N,2 45.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.912367
  • Longitude: -2.766067
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2004

Surveying Details

H095/40 POSN 574400N, 023400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H01001/40 24.7.57 THE LATITUDE SHOULD READ 58DEG. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 585446N, 024552W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2496/72 25.2.72 REPD IN 585446N, 024552W. RAN ASHORE AFTER BEING TORPEDOED. WK LIES CLOSE INTO THE BASE OF THE CLIFFS, WHICH ARE APPROX 100FT HIGH. VERY BADLY SMASHED BUT MOST OF THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL THERE & NOT WASHED AWAY. BOILERS & ENGINE & PROP SHAFT IN CORRECT RELATIVE POSNS & STERN IS INTACT, ALSO KEEL, BUT SIDES OF THE HULL HAVE FALLEN & ARE COVERED WITH WEED. BOWS ARE IN TWO HALVES WRAPPED ROUND ROCK. STEEL PROP. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 1971).

Circumstances of loss

27.1.40 ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SARPBORG FOR METHIL. TORPEDOED ABOUT 15M SE OF COPINSAY LT ON 27.1.40. WENT ASHORE IN TARACLIFFE BAY, ORKNEYS THE FOLLOWING DAY. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FARO wreck located?

The FARO wreck is located at coordinates 58 54.742 N,2 45.964 W.

When did the FARO sink?

The FARO sank on Jan 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FARO discovered?

The wreck of the FARO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FARO belong to?

The FARO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FARO carrying?

The FARO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FARO?

The FARO had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARO?

The FARO is classified as a steam ship.

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