Fauvette Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Fauvette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.467050
- Longitude: 2.215150
|
| Wreck Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FAUVETTE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
64.3 m |
| Width |
10.7 m |
| Draught |
4.3 |
| Tonnage |
890 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 26, 1934
|
| Original Detection Year |
1934 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 21, 2009 |
Surveying Details
H1384/34 28.2.34 H1384/34 28.2.34 WK IN 512800N, 021300E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H4403/65 29.3.66 H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN 118FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED ON BEARING 030DEG AT 650YDS. NOTHING FOUND BY E/S EXCEPT A POSSIBLE SHADOWY WK IN 572155N, 021305E USING HIFIX [2 LOP], BUT MORE PROBABLY FISH. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). H4403/65 5.6.67 H4403/65 5.6.67 CHARTED AS WK 17FMS IN 512755N, 021305E. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). - NM 1070/67. H8169/68 9.1.69 H8169/68 9.1.69 NO LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 102FT. SCOUR 117FT. NO SONAR CONTACT FROM NW, W, NE OR SW. POSSIBLE SCOUR OBTAINED ON THE E/S TRACE BUT STATIONARY ALL ROUND SWEEP RETURNED NO ECHOES. FIXED IN 512751, 021311E USING DECCA, FORMER HI-FIX POSN PREFERRED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). NCA. H2820/71 11.11.81 H2820/71 11.11.81 NOT SHOWN ON DUTCH SURVEY, MAR '81 [K8495/15]. NCA. 24.4.89 24.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY DEC '87-MAR '88 [M1326/21]. NCA YET. 15.4.00 15.4.00 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS IN 5128.050N, 0213.010E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D11 [1998 EDN ADOPTION]. NE 1872. 15.5.08 15.5.08 SHOWN IN 5128.023N, 0212.909E [WGD] ON BELGIAN D11 [2006 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1872.
Circumstances of loss
SANK IN COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN SS PENELOPE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E
Fauvette on Wreck Map
Fauvette Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FAUVETTE wreck located?
The FAUVETTE wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E.
How deep is the FAUVETTE and where exactly is it located?
The FAUVETTE lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.023 N,2 12.909 E.
How deep is the seabed around the FAUVETTE?
The seabed around the FAUVETTE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.
When did the FAUVETTE sink?
The FAUVETTE sank on Feb 26, 1934.
When was the wreck of the FAUVETTE discovered?
The wreck of the FAUVETTE was discovered in 1934.
What country did the FAUVETTE belong to?
The FAUVETTE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FAUVETTE carrying?
The FAUVETTE was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the FAUVETTE?
The FAUVETTE had a tonnage of 890 tons.
What type of wreck is the FAUVETTE?
The FAUVETTE is classified as a steam ship.