Fern (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fern (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.856 N,5 46.935 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.430933
  • Longitude: -5.782250
Wreck Depth 74.28 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 54.2
Sonar Width 8.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 444
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

23.4.18 REPORTED LOST IN POSN 10M E(MAG) FROM BAILEY LT HO. (DUBLIN, 23.4.18). 29.4.18 POSN CONFIRMED BY MASTER. (BOT, 29.4.18). ACCEPTED POSN OF 532500N, 054730W. SUNK 5M E BY N OF KISH LTV. (DODS). H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1411. 22.6.78 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. NC 44. H1935/80 7.2.83 EXAM'D 18.11.81 IN 532550N, 054653W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, APPROX. LYING E/W ON GENTLY SLOPING BANK. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. H5982/82 8.8.83 FF (SERIOUS DAMAGE) SHOWN IN 532556N, 054646W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C24, [1983]. SEP 2010/000142275 9.8.11 LOCATED IN 5325.856N, 0546.935W [WGD]. (GSI SURVEY CV10_01, DRAFT REPORT DTD 5.2010). INTACT, ?INVERTED. LENGTH APPROX 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. NO DEBRIS. SCOUR MAINLY TO NORTH. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.4.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.28 IN GEN DEPTH 78.39MTRS. LENGTH 54.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST, CV10_01), AMEND WK 74MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAIRD LINE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR HEYSHAM. TORPEDOED BY U-104. 13 MEN LOST. (SII). TORPEDOED BY U-104.

General Comments

INTACT, ?UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.856 N,5 46.935 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FERN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.856 N,5 46.935 W.

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

The FERN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 74.28 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.856 N,5 46.935 W.

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

The seabed around the FERN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the FERN (PROBABLY) sink?

The FERN (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 22, 1918.

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

The wreck of the FERN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FERN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FERN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FERN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FERN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FERN (PROBABLY)?

The FERN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 444 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERN (PROBABLY)?

The FERN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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