Farraline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Farraline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 39.943 N,4 55.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.665717
  • Longitude: -4.918083
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARRALINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1226
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

31.10.68 SHOWN AS WK IN 484000N, 045500W [EUR], OR 15M NE HALF E FROM USHANT ON FRENCH WK CHART. INS AS NDW IN 484000N, 045500W. NE 2644. 24.8.77 MERCHANT SS 'FARRALINE' IN APPROX 484000N, 045500W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 12.10.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 84MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4839.940N, 0455.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6880 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4839.943N, 0455.085W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 14M NE 0.5 E OF USHANT WHILE ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR CARDIFF. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FARRALINE wreck located?

The FARRALINE wreck is located at coordinates 48 39.943 N,4 55.085 W.

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

The FARRALINE lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 48 39.943 N,4 55.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FARRALINE?

The seabed around the FARRALINE lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the FARRALINE sink?

The FARRALINE sank on Nov 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FARRALINE discovered?

The wreck of the FARRALINE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the FARRALINE belong to?

The FARRALINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FARRALINE carrying?

The FARRALINE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the FARRALINE?

The FARRALINE had a tonnage of 1226 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARRALINE?

The FARRALINE is classified as a steam ship.

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