Fife Coast (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fife coast (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.72 N,0 0.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.578667
  • Longitude: 0.004450
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 70.6
Sonar Width 16.6
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 80
Tonnage 367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Surveying Details

H0807/40 20.8.40 SUNK 10-15MILES W OF BEACHY HEAD. (WW2SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 503500N, 000030E. H2979/74 11.5.76 WK IN 503458N, 000032E. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 13.4.76). 8.1.79 INS AS NDW. NE 1652. H2330/84 24.7.85 WK EXAM'D 5.5.85 IN 503441N, 000019E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.6 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 250/070DEGS WITH BOWS W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/10 EXAM'D MAY 1984. HEIGHT 11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA. H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED 1.8.86. POSN CONFIRMED. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA. HH100/351/05 26.6.92 LOCATED IN 503437N, 000021E. POSN BY DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5034.720N, 0000.267E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.90 IN GEN DEPTH 58.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70.6MTRS, WIDTH 16.6MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED TOWARDS BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). BOWS SWS, COLLAPSED AFT OF BOW. AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT 15M W OF BEACHY HEAD WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR FALMOUTH AND PLYMOUTH. 11 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2).

General Comments

BOWS WSW, COLLAPSED AFT OF BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.72 N,0 0.267 E
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FAQ

Where is the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.72 N,0 0.267 E.

How deep is the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.72 N,0 0.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 367 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The FIFE COAST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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