Fellside Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fellside Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9 N,12 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.150000
  • Longitude: -12.500000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELLSIDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3509
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK APPROX 130 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS). 5.8.87 5.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560900N, 123000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 2700MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J BLUMER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY QUAYSIDE SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 311NHP. PASSAGE THE TEES FOR SYDNEY. TORPEDOED BY U-43. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FELLSIDE wreck located?

The FELLSIDE wreck is located at coordinates 56 9 N,12 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FELLSIDE?

The seabed around the FELLSIDE lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the FELLSIDE sink?

The FELLSIDE sank on Jul 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FELLSIDE discovered?

The wreck of the FELLSIDE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FELLSIDE belong to?

The FELLSIDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FELLSIDE?

The FELLSIDE had a tonnage of 3509 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELLSIDE?

The FELLSIDE is classified as a steam ship.

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