Foyle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Foyle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.659 N,5 3.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.610983
  • Longitude: -5.051367
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOYLE (POSSIBLY)
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34.4
Sonar Width 23.4
Shadow Height 6.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1896
Debris Field STERN PART (74.6 X 20.2 X 4.2MTRS) LIES CLOSE SSW
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0109/45 9.4.45 POSN 523645N, 050330W. (W APPS LIST, WAGO 524). AUBD 319/90 VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LENGTH 162FT, HEIGHT 12FT. DIRN 155/335 DEGS. WK IN TWO PARTS. (C IN C WA). H5222/61 31.1.62 H52SANK 20 MILES SW OF BARDSEY. (F C FAGAN, 5.10.61). 27.10.72 INS AS USC 60MTRS. NC 1971. H1935/80 14.5.82 EXAM'D 12.6.81 IN MEAN POSN 523635N, 050303W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. N PART: LEAST E/S DEPTH 73.8 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. 35MTRS LONG, LYING N/S. S PART (LARGER OF TWO): LEAST E/S DEPTH 76.8MTRS. 44MTRS LONG, LYING 050/230 DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). COULD BE TWO SEPARATE WKS. AMEND TO WKS 73MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000004134 27.1.14 LOCATED IN 5236.661N, 0503.084W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 74.1MTRS. (CEFAS MID-ST GEORGE'S CHANNEL SURVEY, 2013). AMEND WK 74MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 EXAM'D 23.11.14 IN 5236.659N, 0503.082W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.2 IN GEN DEPTH 78.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34.4MTRS, WIDTH 23.4MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY THE BOW PART WITH BRIDGE STILL VISIBLE. SECOND PART, POSSIBLY THE STERN WITH SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION, HAS LEAST DEPTH 74.6MTRS. LENGTH 46.6MTRS, WIDTH 20.2MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 074/254DEGS. (MMT, HI 1450). SECOND PART LIES CLOSE SSW. AMEND WKS 72MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2015

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, STERN LIES CLOSE SSW

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FAQ

Where is the FOYLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FOYLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.659 N,5 3.082 W.

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

The FOYLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.659 N,5 3.082 W.

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

The seabed around the FOYLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the FOYLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FOYLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 19, 1896.

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

The wreck of the FOYLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FOYLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FOYLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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