Fiery Cross (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fiery cross (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 1.784 N,7 12.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.029733
  • Longitude: -7.207167
Wreck Depth 125.6 m
Water Depth 133 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Sonar Length 79.74
Sonar Width 20.37
Shadow Height 7.94
Orientation 79
Tonnage 1448
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1915
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.69 5.5.69 NDW IN 490400N, 070900W. POSN BY DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK P.190). H4847/71 10.5.72 LOCATED IN 490300N, 071000W USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 432FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 32FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD., 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 66FMS [121MTRS]. BR STD. 26.11.24 FEATURE FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 4901.793N, 0712.381W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 126.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1837-H102-002). AMEND NDW 126MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000247729 11.10.24 EXAM'D 22.04.24, WK IN 4901.784N, 0712.430W. LEAST M/B DEPTH 125.60MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 133MTRS. LENGTH 79.74MTRS, WIDTH 20.37MTRS, HT 7.94MTRS, ORIENTATION 79/259DEGS. WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND BROKEN IN HALF, WITH BOTH PARTS TILTED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.(A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1837-H525-21482). AMEND NDW 125TRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 1.784 N,7 12.43 W.

How deep is the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 125.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 1.784 N,7 12.43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 133 meters deep.

When did the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1448 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The FIERY CROSS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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