Fenella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fenella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.515 N,1 24.974 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.008583
  • Longitude: -1.416233
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FENELLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 146
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1893
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2010

Surveying Details

HH242/620/19 28.6.01 LIES JUST INSIDE THE S PIER OF THE RIVER TYNE BETWEEN 5500.527N, 0124.988W [WGD] AND 5500.503N, 0124.960W. ABOUT 50MTRS E OF THE MAIN DREDGED CHANNEL. LENGTH ABOUT 44MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. STANDS FROM 1.5-3MTRS HIGH. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 27.6.01). HH242/620/19 3.7.01 POSN TIES IN WITH ORIGINAL REPORTED POSN OF 'FENELLA'. REPORTS OF THE DAY INDICATE THAT GREAT EFFORTS WERE MADE TO REMOVE THE WK. BOILERS, STEERING GEAR, STEEL PLATES AND MUCH OF THE CARGO OF COAL WERE REMOVED. BAR SWEEP CARRIED OUT OVER THE WK AND NO OBSTNS WERE NOTED. MOST OF THE REMAINING WRECK WAS FOUND TO BE COVERED IN SAND. (P LYNCH, PORT SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 3.7.01). NCA. HH242/620/19 31.7.01 AREA HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED AT 5MTR LINE SPACING. TWO SMALL ANOMALIES NOTED, BUT NOT CONSIDERED SIGNIFICANT TO NAVIGATION. (P LYNCH, PORT SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 26.7.01). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1870. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J F FENWICK, LONDON. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR HAMBURG. STRANDED AND LOST.

General Comments

LENGTH CALCULATED, HT & WIDTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.515 N,1 24.974 W
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FAQ

Where is the FENELLA wreck located?

The FENELLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.515 N,1 24.974 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FENELLA?

The seabed around the FENELLA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the FENELLA sink?

The FENELLA sank on Mar 21, 1893.

When was the wreck of the FENELLA discovered?

The wreck of the FENELLA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the FENELLA belong to?

The FENELLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FENELLA carrying?

The FENELLA was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the FENELLA?

The FENELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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