Fervent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fervent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.324 N,0 57.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.822067
  • Longitude: -0.955000
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERVENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.2 m
Width 9 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 901
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1883
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,000
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Surveying Details

H460/67 3.4.67 WK LOCATED 10.6.66 IN 544918N, 005800W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 181 IN GEN DEPTH 196FT. SCOUR DEPTH 199FT. LIES 110/290 DEG, POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS, 420FT APART. (HMS EGERIA, HI 42/66). AMEND TO WK 30FMS. BR STD. 17.5.73 AMEND TO WK 55MTRS. NC 152. H3221/71 25.2.71 WK STANDS 4.75MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. IN ONE PIECE, LENGTH 210 TO 250FT, WITH NO VERTICAL PROJECTIONS APPARENT. (RV CLIONE, 3.8.70). H6331/87 2.2.89 EXAM'D 7.6.88 IN 544919N, 005712W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.6 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 55MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG, IN ONE PIECE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 6.3.15 WK HAS BEEN DIVER AND CONFIRMED AS SS FERVENT. VERY OLD BUT FAIRLY INTACT SS. SITS UPRIGHT ON A MUD SEABED. SINGLE BOILER AND SMALL COMPOUND ENGINE MIDSHIPS. SOME TELLING LINE CROCKERY RECOVERED. (C RACEY, EMAIL DTD 6.3.15).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1876 BY SHORT BROS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTOLL LTD, SUNDERLAND. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. CARGO COAL. LOST IN HEAVY WEATHER.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, FAIRLY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 49.324 N,0 57.3 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERVENT wreck located?

The FERVENT wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.324 N,0 57.3 W.

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

The FERVENT lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.324 N,0 57.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERVENT?

The seabed around the FERVENT lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the FERVENT sink?

The FERVENT sank on Mar 6, 1883.

When was the wreck of the FERVENT discovered?

The wreck of the FERVENT was discovered in 1967.

What country did the FERVENT belong to?

The FERVENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FERVENT?

The FERVENT had a tonnage of 901 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERVENT?

The FERVENT is classified as a steam ship.

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