Fawn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fawn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.134 N,4 32.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.435567
  • Longitude: -4.544200
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAWN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.5 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 8.7
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 170
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1886
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details STRANDED ON COAL ROCK. (LLOYDS). POSN 532606N, 043230W FOR FILING ONLY. 11.3.14 11.3.14 LOCATED 4.10.13 IN 5326.134N, 0432.652W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.77 IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.4MTRS, HT 2.03MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LOCATED DURING POST-PROCESSING. COULD BE RELATED TO [7326]. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). ?BOILER ON END WITH DEBRIS. INS AS WK 13.7MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY SAMUEL BROS, LLANILLI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH WALES & LIVERPOOL SS CO (L GISGRIST & CO). COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LLANELLI FOR LIVERPOOL. STRANDED ON COAL ROCK, ANGLESEY IN A GALE. TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

?BOILER ON END & DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 26.134 N,4 32.652 W
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FAQ

Where is the FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.134 N,4 32.652 W.

How deep is the FAWN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.134 N,4 32.652 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FAWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 14, 1886.

When was the wreck of the FAWN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FAWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1886.

What country did the FAWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FAWN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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