Fern (Ss) Wreck

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Fern (ss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.837 N,5 46.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.430620
  • Longitude: -5.782300
Name FERN (SS)
Type steam ship
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1918
Original Source Brady 2008, 376; Brady, McKeon, Lyttleton, Lawler 2012, 99; BVLS 1914-18, 87; GSI Wreck Data; Hocking 1989, 240; Larn & Larn 2002, UKHO Wreck Data 1996.
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Wreck No: W02012, Place of Loss: Dublin, Lambay Deep. 20km E of Ireland’s Eye. 53 25 51.24N, 005 46 56.28W, Source of Coordinate: GSI_264; UKHO, Description: UKHO wreck no. 009100428. Chart symbol 72wk. 444-ton steamship of Glasgow en route from Dublin to Heysham with a general cargo. Built in 1900 by the Ailsa Shipbuilding Co., Troon. Owned by Laird Line. Torpedoed, sunk by the German submarine U-104. Captain MacArthur and 12 crew killed. Lies orientated E/W in general sea depth of 79m (least depth 72m) and is largely intact on the seabed. Measures 50.1m in length, 7.1m in width and 10.67m in maximum height. The wreck is located at the southeastern end of the Lambay Deep, which is one of the deepest parts of the Irish Sea, reaching depths of more than 130m.

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Where is the FERN (SS) wreck located?

The FERN (SS) wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.837 N,5 46.938 W.

When did the FERN (SS) sink?

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

What type of wreck is the FERN (SS)?

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

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