Fire King Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fire king ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.08 N,4 21.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.434667
  • Longitude: -4.366500
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIRE KING II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 758
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7956/39 18.12.39 POSN 542608N, 042154W, APPROX. INS AS DWPA. - NM 2833/39. H7956/39 23.3.59 DELETE PA. (MARINE MANAGER, LMS RAILWAY). H2333/84 3.3.87 LOCAL DIVERS CONFIRM APPROX POSN OF THIS WK. (HMSML GLEANER). HH100/351/17 30.8.01 LIES IN 5426.080N, 0421.990W [WGD] USING GPS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 29.8.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY J DUTHRIE, TORREY SB CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GILCHRISTS TRADERS (SS) LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR GLASGOW. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS DUKE OF LANCASTER IN FOG. VESSEL WAS ALMOST CUT IN TWO.

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FAQ

Where is the FIRE KING II wreck located?

The FIRE KING II wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.08 N,4 21.99 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIRE KING II?

The seabed around the FIRE KING II lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FIRE KING II sink?

The FIRE KING II sank on Dec 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the FIRE KING II discovered?

The wreck of the FIRE KING II was discovered in 1939.

What country did the FIRE KING II belong to?

The FIRE KING II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FIRE KING II carrying?

The FIRE KING II was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FIRE KING II?

The FIRE KING II had a tonnage of 758 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIRE KING II?

The FIRE KING II is classified as a steam ship.

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