Forde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Forde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.535 N,5 3.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.042250
  • Longitude: -5.066517
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORDE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 89.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 2155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1919
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 5.3.01 LIES IN 5002.535N, 0503.991W [WGD]. WELL BROKEN UP. (K HEATH, TELECON).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-KATENDRECHT. BUILT IN 1900 BY JAN SMIT, ALBLASSERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H KUHULE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE SB & ENG CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CARDIFF IN BALLAST. WENT ASHORE IN FOG. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the FORDE wreck located?

The FORDE wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.535 N,5 3.991 W.

When did the FORDE sink?

The FORDE sank on Mar 4, 1919.

When was the wreck of the FORDE discovered?

The wreck of the FORDE was discovered in 2001.

What country did the FORDE belong to?

The FORDE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FORDE carrying?

The FORDE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FORDE?

The FORDE had a tonnage of 2155 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORDE?

The FORDE is classified as a steam ship.

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