Faunus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Faunus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.121 N,0 17.024 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.468683
  • Longitude: 0.283733
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAUNUS
Type steam ship
Flag SWE
Length 61 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 2.5
Tonnage 749
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1916
Scour Dimensions 000.0,000.0,000.0,000
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7388/17 WK IN 532811N, 001721E MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 79/17. H3849/18 26.8.18 NOTHING FOUND. 5FMS ALL ROUND POSN. (VAEC). NCA YET. H6391/19 & H3849/18 3.1.19 LEAST DEPTH IN 532811N, 001721E REPD AS 24FT. (VAEC). AMEND TO SOUNDING 24FT. NE 109 & 1190. H6077/21 6.10.21 WK DISPERSED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). H6077/21 7.6.22 DETACHED PIECES OF WK 22FT LWST, GEN DEPTH OF SEABED 23-24FT LWST. (TH SURVEY 30.5.22). AMEND TO SOUNDING 22FT. BR STD. H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT (6.7MTRS) IN 532811N, 001721E. NC 107. 3.6.75 WK 6MTRS IN 532811N, 001721E [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY). NC 107. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2014/000180690 14.7.14 EXAM'D 12.3.14 IN 5328.121N, 0017.024E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.62 IN GEN DEPTH 7.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 087/267 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). ?BOWS W WITH W END COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 4.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 IN SOUTHAMPTON NAVAL WORKS, SOUTHAMPTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI AKTIEB CONCORDIA. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70HP, SINGLE SHAFT PASSAGE DOMSJO FOR LONDON. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-17 14M S BY E OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY DANISH SS BUT EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED.

General Comments

?BOWS W WITH W END COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.121 N,0 17.024 E
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FAQ

Where is the FAUNUS wreck located?

The FAUNUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.121 N,0 17.024 E.

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

The FAUNUS lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.121 N,0 17.024 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAUNUS?

The seabed around the FAUNUS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FAUNUS sink?

The FAUNUS sank on Nov 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FAUNUS discovered?

The wreck of the FAUNUS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FAUNUS belong to?

The FAUNUS belonged to SWE.

What cargo was the FAUNUS carrying?

The FAUNUS was carrying timber,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the FAUNUS?

The FAUNUS had a tonnage of 749 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAUNUS?

The FAUNUS is classified as a steam ship.

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