Fawn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fawn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 47.324 N,1 6.549 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.788733
  • Longitude: -1.109150
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAWN (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 32.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 140
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H6330/87 15.7.88 H6330/87 15.7.88 WK 40.0MTRS IN 544719N, 010627W [OGB]. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, TELEX 19.6.88, HI 414A). NCA YET. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 5.9.88 IN 544719N, 010627W [OGB] TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 39.2, FOUL AT 39.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0 IN GEN DEPTH 42.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS, LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. SMALL CONTACT APPARENTLY LYING 140/320 DEG, WITH NO REGULAR SHAPE AND PARTLY BURIED IN MUD. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. HH100/351/16 20.6.00 HH100/351/16 20.6.00 WK IS TOTALLY COLLAPSED, PARTIALLY BURIED AND WELL BROKEN UP. THE ENGINE AND BOILER ARE EXPOSED TO THE STRONG TIDAL STREAMS. SECTION OF THE BOWS REMAINS, THE REST IS A MOUND OF TWISTED BROKEN MACHINERY, WINCHES AND STEEL PLATES. BELIEVED TO BE BE FAWN. (R YOUNG).

Circumstances of loss

11.6.16 BUILT IN 1898 BY COOK,WELTON & GEMMEL AT HULL. OWNED BY THE THOMAS E FISHER & HENRY MORRIS CO LTD OF GRIMSBY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 HP FOR 10 KNOTS. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH. SOLD 11.6.16 TO HENRY CROFT BAKER, ON 26.4.17 TO JOHN GREEN. IN 1918 WAS REQUISITIONED BY THE RN AND POSTED TO THE FISHERY RESERVE. RETURNED IN 1919. POSTED MISSING ON 24.8.19. PRESUMED MINED AND LOST WITH ALL HANDS.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, BROKEN UP & PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 47.324 N,1 6.549 W
Fawn (Probably) on Wreck Map Fawn (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the FAWN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FAWN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 47.324 N,1 6.549 W.

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

The FAWN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 47.324 N,1 6.549 W.

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

The seabed around the FAWN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the FAWN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FAWN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FAWN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FAWN (PROBABLY)?

The FAWN (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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