Fowberry Tower (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fowberry tower (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.968 N,0 20.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.566133
  • Longitude: 0.348250
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 138
Tonnage 4484
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01798/41 28.7.41 H01798/41 28.7.41 SUNK WITH WITH FUNNEL, SUPERSTRUCTURE AND 2 MASTS SHOWING IN 533357N, 002100E [OGB]. LIES 138/318DEGS. (FO HUMBER, 12.5.41). INS AS DW.- NM 1738/41. H01798/41 13.3.43 H01798/41 13.3.43 BROKEN IN TWO. ONE PART LOCATED 158DEG, 1.25C FROM CHARTED POSN BUT N SECTION: FORECASTLE HEAD, FUNNEL AND MAST HAS DISAPPEARED. NOTHING FOUND WITH OROPESA SWEEP. HAS EITHER DISINTEGRATED OR MOVED. (FO HUMBER, 27.2.47; CAPT M/S HUMBER, 2.3.43). DELETE. - NM 527/43. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOTHING FOUND. (OCEONICS [UK] LTD, HI 593). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 3.9.13 3.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1929 BY LESLIE HAWTHORN & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MILBURN LINE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 426 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE HULL FOR USA. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. SIX CREW LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) wreck located?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.968 N,0 20.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF)?

The seabed around the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) sink?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) sank on May 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) belong to?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) carrying?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF)?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) had a tonnage of 4484 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF)?

The FOWBERRY TOWER (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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