Fittonia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fittonia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.494 N,0 52.708 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.491567
  • Longitude: 0.878467
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FITTONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 146
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2002

Surveying Details

3.8.72 MINED 27 MILES E BY S FROM SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 532900N, 005030E, APPROX. NCA. HH090/593/01 13.1.94 SMALL BURIED WK EXAM'D 22.7.93 IN 532928.7N, 005249.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.02MTR, LENGTH 30MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY COCHARNE, COOPER & SCOFIELD, BEVERLY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NE STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. MINED.

General Comments

SMALL WK, PARTLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.494 N,0 52.708 E.

How deep is the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.494 N,0 52.708 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 2, 1914.

When was the wreck of the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 146 tons.

What type of wreck is the FITTONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The FITTONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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