Fulgens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fulgens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.092 N,1 36.373 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.818200
  • Longitude: 1.606217
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULGENS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.1 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 5
Tonnage 2512
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2002

Surveying Details

REPD 1M OFF PALLING, NORFOLK & 2.35M 093DEGS FROM HAISBOROUGH LTHO. INS AS WK (1915) 6.5FMS. - FNM 280/15 & FNM 294/15. H3161/56 9.5.56 H3161/56 9.5.56 SWEPT DEPTH OVER WK 37FT. POSN 524906N, 013626E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 1950). AMEND TO WK 6FMS. BR STD. 23.6.69 23.6.69 AMEND TO SW 6FMS 1FT. BR STD. 14.3.73 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 11.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 20.1.83 H1952/80 20.1.83 EXAM'D 17.6.82 IN 524904N, 013629E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.8 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LYING 005/185 DEGS AND APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY WOOD SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 272HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-10.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the FULGENS wreck located?

The FULGENS wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.092 N,1 36.373 E.

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

The FULGENS lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 49.092 N,1 36.373 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FULGENS?

The seabed around the FULGENS lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the FULGENS sink?

The FULGENS sank on Aug 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FULGENS discovered?

The wreck of the FULGENS was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FULGENS belong to?

The FULGENS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FULGENS carrying?

The FULGENS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FULGENS?

The FULGENS had a tonnage of 2512 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULGENS?

The FULGENS is classified as a steam ship.

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