Fingal I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fingal i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 55.427 N,7 26.701 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.923783
  • Longitude: 7.445017
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FINGAL I
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 44.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 120
Tonnage 460
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0185/40 27.2.40 DWPA IN 565540N, 072548W, 110DEGS FROM DABH SEGEIR LT BN. (NOIC STORNOWAY). - FNM 515/40. H4977/56 24.4.57 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 3FT IN 565526N, 072645W ON HMS COOK SURVEY OF 1956 [K1397/MO]. NE 1144. H935/57 4.12.61 DELETED DW PA FROM 2474(W), 3674(W). - NM 2465/61. 8.9.75 AMEND TO WK 8.2MTRS. NC 1796. H1310/85/9 5.3.85 WK UPRIGHT ON SANDY BOTTOM, HEADING N/S. WOODED, IRON-RIBBED HULL COLLAPSING OUTWARDS DUE WEIGHT OF STONE CARGO. HIGHEST POINT, AMIDSHIPS, IS ABOUT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85) NCA YET. HH100/351/08 10.8.94 LOCATED IN 565525N, 072653W [WGD]. LIES N/S AND IS UPRIGHT. WELL COLLAPSED AND STANDS A MAX OF 3MTRS HIGH AT THE BOILER WITH A GENERAL HEIGHT OF 1.5MTRS ALONG THE DECKING TO THE BOWS. NO SCOUR. APPROX 150 FT LONG. (J LEIGH). 13.5.13 EXAM'D 21.11.12 IN 5655.427N, 0726.701E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.08 IN GEN DEPTH 14.8MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 8.69MTRS. MINOR SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. (EMU, HI 1361). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE. COLLAPSING WITH DEBRIS CLOSE TO NW END. AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED FOLLOWING EXPLOSION IN CARGO & LATER SANK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE, COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 55.427 N,7 26.701 E
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FAQ

Where is the FINGAL I wreck located?

The FINGAL I wreck is located at coordinates 56 55.427 N,7 26.701 E.

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

The FINGAL I lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 56 55.427 N,7 26.701 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FINGAL I?

The seabed around the FINGAL I lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the FINGAL I sink?

The FINGAL I sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FINGAL I discovered?

The wreck of the FINGAL I was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FINGAL I belong to?

The FINGAL I belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FINGAL I carrying?

The FINGAL I was carrying minerals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the FINGAL I?

The FINGAL I had a tonnage of 460 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINGAL I?

The FINGAL I is classified as a steam ship.

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