Fulmar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fulmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.836 N,0 58.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.863933
  • Longitude: 0.981667
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULMAR
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 1698
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H2041/27 2.5.27 REPD TO HAVE SUNK APPROX 3M S BY W OF DUNGENESS LTHO. A SEARCH WAS MADE IN & AROUND THIS POSN BY TRINITY HOUSE BUT NO TRACE COULD BE FOUND. FURTHER REPORT STATED THAT THE WK SANK ABOUT 2M SW OF DUNGENESS LTHO. SEARCH CARRIED OUT AROUND THIS POSN BUT NO OBSTRUCTION COULD BE LOCATED NOR WAS ANY FLOATING WRECKAGE SEEN. (TH, 2.5.27). NCA. POSN 505148N, 005900E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 9.4.75 NOT LOCATED AFTER INTENSIVE SEARCH BY DCS3 & SDNG BY E/S TYPE 772. GENERAL DEPTH BY E/S 32MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). 25.4.00 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

28.3.27 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1919 BY H & C GRAYSON AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & CONTINENTAL SS CO., WAS SUNK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF DUNGENESS WHILST ON VOYAGE LIVERPOOL TO ROTTERDAM ON 28.3.27. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FULMAR wreck located?

The FULMAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.836 N,0 58.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FULMAR?

The seabed around the FULMAR lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the FULMAR sink?

The FULMAR sank on Mar 28, 1927.

When was the wreck of the FULMAR discovered?

The wreck of the FULMAR was discovered in 1927.

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 1698 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULMAR?

The FULMAR is classified as a carrier.

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