Fear Not Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fear not Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.233700
  • Longitude: 1.664800
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEAR NOT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 59
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H4340/18 30.7.18 SINKING POSN REPD IN 531400N, 014000E. (CUSTOMS, LOWESTOFT). 30.7.18 SUNK 2 MILES SSW OF HADDOCK BANK. (M36061; LOWESTOFT IDSA). H8203/19 SUNK 14 MILES NNE FROM HAISBOROUGH LIGHT VESSEL. (BMVS). H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDW (1918). BR STD. H6450/58 21.8.59 AMEND NDWPA. NC 1503. 8.2.72 AMEND USCPA 15MTRS. NC 105. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 (1965). HH090/524/01 2.1.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING THOROUGH SEARCH WITHIN 2.5 MILES OF CHARTED POSN. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). DELETE. - NM 387/92.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSSAGE FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. ONE OF 4 SMACKS CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. (LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FEAR NOT wreck located?

The FEAR NOT wreck is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E.

How deep is the FEAR NOT and where exactly is it located?

The FEAR NOT lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 14.022 N,1 39.888 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEAR NOT?

The seabed around the FEAR NOT lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the FEAR NOT sink?

The FEAR NOT sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FEAR NOT discovered?

The wreck of the FEAR NOT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FEAR NOT belong to?

The FEAR NOT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FEAR NOT carrying?

The FEAR NOT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FEAR NOT?

The FEAR NOT had a tonnage of 59 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEAR NOT?

The FEAR NOT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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