Forfar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Forfar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24.9 N,6 58.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.415000
  • Longitude: -6.968333
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 135 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORFAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3827
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1978

Surveying Details

H2537/28 28.3.28 H2537/28 28.3.28 SHOWN AS NDW IN 482500N, 065800W, OR 115M SW BY W FROM LIZARD ON WK CHART. 31.10.75 31.10.75 CHART AS WK USC PA 55FMS [101MTRS] IN 482500N, 065800W. NE 2649. 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. 3.4.90 3.4.90 BRITISH ARMED SS 'FORFAR' IN 482500N, 065800W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 101MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 135MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14586031). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 115M SW BY W FROM THE LIZARD, WHILST EN ROUTE BLYTH TO GIBRALTER. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FORFAR wreck located?

The FORFAR wreck is located at coordinates 48 24.9 N,6 58.1 W.

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

The FORFAR lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 48 24.9 N,6 58.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORFAR?

The seabed around the FORFAR lies at approximately 135 meters deep.

When did the FORFAR sink?

The FORFAR sank on Dec 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FORFAR discovered?

The wreck of the FORFAR was discovered in 1928.

What country did the FORFAR belong to?

The FORFAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORFAR?

The FORFAR had a tonnage of 3827 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORFAR?

The FORFAR is classified as a steam ship.

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