Ferryhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ferryhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.684 N,0 17.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.761400
  • Longitude: -0.295200
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERRYHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 9.3
Tonnage 411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2025

Surveying Details

1918 SANK 18M NW BY N FROM CAP LE HAVRE. (M6049). NCA. 7.3.18 SANK IN 494000N, 001100W. (MASTER IDSA, M1124). NCA. H5493/69 9.1.75 WK 28MTRS [15FMS] IN POSN 285DEGS, 18.4M FROM CAP D'ANTIFER LT. (FR NM 74 49 08). - NM 151/75. H5199/69 9.12.75 WK 28MTRS SHOWN IN 494545N, 001738W ON FR 6614. - NM 529/75. H4984/74 4.4.79 LEAST DEPTH GIVEN AS 27MTRS. (BREST NM 79 05 34). NCA YET. H1271/80 4.1.80 WK 27MTRS [14FMS] SHOWN IN 494545N, 001738W ON FR 6614 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H4226/85 23.1.89 IDENTIFIED AS 'FERRYHILL' BY DIVER IN 1975. (EPSHOM 26.10.88). 21.8.90 WKS 27MTRS, WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE N, SHOWN IN 494545N, 001738W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK OF SS 'FERRYHILL' IN 494544.3N, 001737.9W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. FIXED BY TORAN. EXAM'D BY E/S, SONAR & DIVER. LEAST DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. HT 9.3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590265). SHOWN AS WKS 27MTRS IN 494544.3N, 001737.9W [EUR] WITH EXTENDED DANGER LINE TO COVER WK [24127] CLOSE N ON NC 2613. [WGD] POSN: 4945.684N, 0017.712W.

Circumstances of loss

HIRED COASTER CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE, 18M NW OF CAPE LA HEVE, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LE HAVRE TO LITTLEHAMPTON. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY II).

General Comments

UK NM 397/25.BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 45.684 N,0 17.712 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERRYHILL wreck located?

The FERRYHILL wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.684 N,0 17.712 W.

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

The FERRYHILL lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.684 N,0 17.712 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERRYHILL?

The seabed around the FERRYHILL lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the FERRYHILL sink?

The FERRYHILL sank on Jan 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FERRYHILL discovered?

The wreck of the FERRYHILL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FERRYHILL belong to?

The FERRYHILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FERRYHILL carrying?

The FERRYHILL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FERRYHILL?

The FERRYHILL had a tonnage of 411 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERRYHILL?

The FERRYHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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