Fin-Ar-Bed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fin-ar-bed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.93 N,4 48.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.565500
  • Longitude: -4.809933
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIN-AR-BED
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.9 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.3
Sonar Length 13.8
Sonar Width 4.1
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 40
Tonnage 32
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH208/400/05 3.12.01 HH208/400/05 3.12.01 SANK IN 5334.09N, 0448.35W [WGD]. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, TLX DTD 26.11.01). INS AS WK 90MTRS. - NM 345/02. 21.3.14 21.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5333.930N, 0448.596W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 87.22 IN GEN DEPTH 91.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 85.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 13.8MTRS, WIDTH 4.1MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT WITH APPARENT HOLE IN PORT SIDE MIDSHIPS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). ?BOWS NE. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AMEND WK 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN FRANCE IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A G PHILIPS, HAVERFORDWEST. OIL ENGINE OF 298BHP. SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER AFTER HITTING SUBMERGED OBJECT. LATER SANK. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, ?BOWS NE, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the FIN-AR-BED wreck located?

The FIN-AR-BED wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.93 N,4 48.596 W.

How deep is the FIN-AR-BED and where exactly is it located?

The FIN-AR-BED lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.93 N,4 48.596 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIN-AR-BED?

The seabed around the FIN-AR-BED lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the FIN-AR-BED sink?

The FIN-AR-BED sank on Nov 26, 2001.

When was the wreck of the FIN-AR-BED discovered?

The wreck of the FIN-AR-BED was discovered in 2001.

What country did the FIN-AR-BED belong to?

The FIN-AR-BED belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FIN-AR-BED?

The FIN-AR-BED had a tonnage of 32 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIN-AR-BED?

The FIN-AR-BED is classified as a fishing vessel.

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