Finn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Finn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.508 N,2 12.358 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225133
  • Longitude: -2.205967
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FINN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 160
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 10.6
Orientation 60
Tonnage 3806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 1999

Surveying Details

H3504/51 22.8.51 H3504/51 22.8.51 OLD MERCHANT SHIP, LYING ON ITS SIDE, LOCATED IN 501306N, 021212W. LENGTH 600FT, HEIGHT 40FT. RIENTATED 060/240 DEGS. (CINC PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2291/64 18.5.65 H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 501326N, 021223W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 140 IN GEN DEPTH 180FT. NO SCOUR. GAVE WEAK SONAR RETURNS FROM SE & SW ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE SAME TARGET AS NSC REPORTED IN 501324N, 011224W. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.64). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. - NM 907/65. 7.3.73 7.3.73 AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. NC 2519. HH090/533/01 28.5.93 HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 22.2.93 IN 501330.5N, 021221.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.1 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.6MTRS, LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 30 MTRS. HULK LIES INTACT, ON ITS SIDE AND ORIENTATED 060/240 DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES FERROUS CONTENT OF 1700 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND POSN. - NM 2106/93. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 IDENTIFIED FROM BELL AS 'FINN 1906'. VESSEL IS UPSIDE DOWN. (N R CHIPCHASE).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UC 26. BUILT BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 350 NHP. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE TO GENOA.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the FINN wreck located?

The FINN wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.508 N,2 12.358 W.

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

The FINN lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.508 N,2 12.358 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FINN?

The seabed around the FINN lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the FINN sink?

The FINN sank on Nov 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FINN discovered?

The wreck of the FINN was discovered in 1951.

What country did the FINN belong to?

The FINN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FINN carrying?

The FINN was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the FINN?

The FINN had a tonnage of 3806 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINN?

The FINN is classified as a steam ship.

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