Fiscus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fiscus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 29 N,11 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.483333
  • Longitude: -11.166667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FISCUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 572900N, 111000W. SUNK APPROX 120M W OF BARRA ISLAND, HEBRIDES. (DODS) 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 572900N, 111000W, PLOTS IN APPROX 600MTRS. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 99 WHILST IN CONVOY, EN-ROUTE THREE RIVERS TO THE CLYDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEMPUS SHIPPING CO.

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FAQ

Where is the FISCUS wreck located?

The FISCUS wreck is located at coordinates 57 29 N,11 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FISCUS?

The seabed around the FISCUS lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the FISCUS sink?

The FISCUS sank on Oct 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FISCUS discovered?

The wreck of the FISCUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FISCUS belong to?

The FISCUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FISCUS carrying?

The FISCUS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the FISCUS?

The FISCUS had a tonnage of 4815 tons.

What type of wreck is the FISCUS?

The FISCUS is classified as a steam ship.

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