Fernwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fernwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.379 N,2 54.444 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.406317
  • Longitude: -2.907400
Wreck Depth -6.4 m
Water Depth -7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERNWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1892
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1942
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2011

Surveying Details

H1430/72 14.11.72 POSN 512421N, 025422W. DRIES 21FT. APPEARS TO BE THE LARGER OF THE TWO VESSELS (FERNWOOD OR STAGHOUND). MUCH BROKEN UP. (PBA LTR DTD 7.9.72 & K6455 ZS). CHARTED AS ST (DRIES 21FT). 22.2.77 AMEND ST DRIES 6.4MTRS. NE 1176. 27.10.11 [WGD] POSN: 5124.379N, 0254.444W.

Circumstances of loss

18.9.1942 BUILT IN 1892 BY SIR J LAING & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 199NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. BOMBED AND SUNK AT DARTMOUTH 18.9.1942. SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED. AFTER PART BROKEN UP, FWD PART TAKEN TO CARDIFF AND CONVERTED TO BLOCKSHIP IN 1944. USED FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.

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FAQ

Where is the FERNWOOD wreck located?

The FERNWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.379 N,2 54.444 W.

How deep is the FERNWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The FERNWOOD lies at a depth of about -6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.379 N,2 54.444 W.

When did the FERNWOOD sink?

The FERNWOOD sank on Sep 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FERNWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the FERNWOOD was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FERNWOOD belong to?

The FERNWOOD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FERNWOOD?

The FERNWOOD had a tonnage of 1892 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERNWOOD?

The FERNWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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