Fawn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fawn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.615 N,0 16.493 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.976917
  • Longitude: 0.274883
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAWN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 42
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M SE BY E OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (GRIMSBY LOST LIST). POSN 535836N, 001636E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H5084/77 21.3.80 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (SOISS, HI 64/79). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 26.10.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1868. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WARD, GRIMSBY. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH LONDON-REGISTERED SS 'MEDWAY'. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.615 N,0 16.493 E.

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

The seabed around the FAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the FAWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FAWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 42 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The FAWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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