Fenella Ann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fenella ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.64 N,4 47.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.044000
  • Longitude: -4.797333
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FENELLA ANN
Type dredger
Length 15.3 m
Width 5.3 m
Draught 2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 2002
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH209/400/04 20.11.02 HH209/400/04 20.11.02 ISSUED MAYDAY IN 5402.0N, 0448.0W. SANK SHORTLY AFTER. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TELEX DTD 9.11.02). NCA. HH209/400/04 20.11.02 HH209/400/04 20.11.02 SANK IN APPROX 5402.63N, 0447.67W [WGD]. (C BURTON, PORT MANAGER SOUTH, EMAIL DTD 12.11.02). NCA. HH209/400/04 20.11.02 HH209/400/04 20.11.02 DIVED IN 5402.64N, 0447.840W [WGD] USING GPS. MAINLY INTACT WITH STBD LIST. LIES 045/225DEGS WITH BOWS NE. LEAST DEPTH TO TOP OF WHEELHOUSE 35MTRS, TO TOP OF MASTS 29MTRS. GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. INTACT BUT DAMAGE TO STEM OBSERVED WHICH EXTENDS FROM 15INCHES ABOVE WATERLINE TO THE KEEL, SOME 7FT. SOME OF THE PLANKS HAVE SPRUNG AND THIS IS WHERE WATER ENTERED THE VESSEL. CONSIDERED UNLIKELY TO BE LIFTED. (A CORKILL, EMAILS DTD 17 & 20.11.02). INS AS WK 27MTRS. - NM 35/03. 9.1.04 9.1.04 DIVED JUL '03 IN LISTED POSN. SMALL SCALLOP TRAWLER, INTACT WITH MAST, TRAWL GALLOWS AND RIGGING IN PLACE. SQUARE FLAT RUDDER AND 4 BLADED PROPELLER, 20DEG LIST TO STARBOARD. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. SCALLOP-DREDGING GEAR LIES ON SEABED A FEW MTRS OFF STARBOARD SIDE, WITH LOST CARGO OF BAGS OF SCALLOPS FURTHER AWAY. RUBBER TYRE FENDERS STILL IN PLACE ON STARBOARD SIDE. CURVED NAME PLATE ATTACHED TO SIDE OF WHEELHOUSE. COMPASS HAS BEEN RECOVERED. PHOTOS AND DIAGRAM. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN '04)
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1960 AT GIRVAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G V CHALLENOR. STRUCK THE OUTERMOST ROCK OFF THE BURROO (S COAST OF THE CALF OF MAN) A GLANCING BLOW AND STARTED TO TAKE WATER. ATTEMPTET TO MAKE PORT ST MARY BUT THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SINK BY THE HEAD. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS TO STBD, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 2.64 N,4 47.84 W
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FAQ

Where is the FENELLA ANN wreck located?

The FENELLA ANN wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.64 N,4 47.84 W.

How deep is the FENELLA ANN and where exactly is it located?

The FENELLA ANN lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 54 2.64 N,4 47.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FENELLA ANN?

The seabed around the FENELLA ANN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FENELLA ANN sink?

The FENELLA ANN sank on Nov 9, 2002.

When was the wreck of the FENELLA ANN discovered?

The wreck of the FENELLA ANN was discovered in 2002.

What was the tonnage of the FENELLA ANN?

The FENELLA ANN had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the FENELLA ANN?

The FENELLA ANN is classified as a dredger.

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