Fulmar Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Fulmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.533783
- Longitude: 1.670250
|
| Wreck Depth |
18.19 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FULMAR |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
77.7 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
77.1 |
| Sonar Width |
11.7 |
| Shadow Height |
8.9 |
| Orientation |
45 |
| Tonnage |
1270 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 24, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
105.0,,002.1,209.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1970 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 21, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H4667/70 19.10.70 WK 17.5MTRS LOCATED IN 513200N, 014022E. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 16.9.70). INS AS WK 9FMS 4FT. - NM 2078/70. H5197/70 9.12.70 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014020E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 27.2MTRS. SCOUR 28MTRS. ONLY FAIR SONAR RESPONSE FROM SW. LIES NE/SW. LENGTH 80MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.11.70). H5197/70 & H4988/71 10.8.71 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014019E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.5MRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1285/71. H5197/70 & H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 513200N, 014019E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.5, FOUL 13.7MTRS. LEASE E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. SCOUR 42MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. ABOUT 260FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 13.5MTRS. NC 2051. 11.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 513202N, 014015E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. HH090/667/01 5.1.96 EXAM'D 28.7.95 IN 513201.51N, 014012.51E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.2, FOUL 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ALL UPPERDECK GEAR, FUNNELS, DERRICKS ARE STILL VISIBLE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN SW 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 9.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BELL BEARING: 'FULMAR 1902' RECOVERED. (G DOWD). NCA. SEP 2017/000123580 21.9.17 EXAM'D 3.4.17; IN 5132.027N, 0140.215E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 77.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HEIGHT 8.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 105MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 209 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1902 BY WIGHAM-RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR DUNKIRK. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-7. ONLY THE MASTER LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E
Fulmar on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the FULMAR wreck located?
The FULMAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E.
How deep is the FULMAR and where exactly is it located?
The FULMAR lies at a depth of about 18.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.027 N,1 40.215 E.
How deep is the seabed around the FULMAR?
The seabed around the FULMAR lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the FULMAR sink?
The FULMAR sank on Mar 24, 1916.
When was the wreck of the FULMAR discovered?
The wreck of the FULMAR was discovered in 1970.
What country did the FULMAR belong to?
The FULMAR belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FULMAR carrying?
The FULMAR was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the FULMAR?
The FULMAR had a tonnage of 1270 tons.
What type of wreck is the FULMAR?
The FULMAR is classified as a steam ship.