Fingal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fingal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.72 N,1 20.562 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.345333
  • Longitude: -1.342700
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FINGAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 157
Tonnage 1562
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SANK 6 MILES E BY S FROM COQUET ISLAND. (WW1SL & DODS). POSN 551513N, 004542W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 15.6.99 IN 5520.720N, 0120.562W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 157/337 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. 26.5.05 26.5.05 CONFIRMED AS FINGAL. BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (R YOUNG, EMAIL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY THOMPSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON & EDINBURGH SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. TORPEDOED BY U-23. 6 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the FINGAL wreck located?

The FINGAL wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.72 N,1 20.562 W.

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

The FINGAL lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.72 N,1 20.562 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FINGAL?

The seabed around the FINGAL lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the FINGAL sink?

The FINGAL sank on Mar 15, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FINGAL discovered?

The wreck of the FINGAL was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FINGAL belong to?

The FINGAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FINGAL carrying?

The FINGAL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FINGAL?

The FINGAL had a tonnage of 1562 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINGAL?

The FINGAL is classified as a steam ship.

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