Hms Fame Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms fame Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.75 N,1 55.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.679167
  • Longitude: -1.933000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FAME
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 23.6 m
Width 5.6 m
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1916
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2103/25 SHOWN AS ST IN 504041N, 015556W ON SURVEY [C9533]. (HMS FLINDERS, APR 1924). NE 2175. H3669/34 7.6.34 DELETED FROM CHARTS. (HMS FLINDERS, HN). AMENDED TO DEAD. 30.1.07 LIES IN 5040.75N, 0155.98W [WGD]. UPRIGHT, ENGINE AND BOILER ARE THE HIGHEST PARTS. COVERS AND UNCOVERS WITH SAND. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). AMEND LIVE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 15.12.14 SHOWN IN DRYING AREA ON LATEST SURVEY. (RT, 15.12.14). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1901. MANAGED BY WILLIAM SLATER, BUCKPOOL, BANFF. HIRED FROM OCTOBER 1916 AS A NET DEFENCE DRIFTED BASED WITH THE SOUTHERN AUXILLARY PATROL FORCE IN POOLE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 18 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR POOLE. RAN AGROUND ON THE HOOK SANDS IN A SE GALE. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

BOILER/ENGINE HIGHEST PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40.75 N,1 55.98 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FAME wreck located?

The HMS FAME wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.75 N,1 55.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FAME?

The seabed around the HMS FAME lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HMS FAME sink?

The HMS FAME sank on Oct 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS FAME discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FAME was discovered in 1925.

What country did the HMS FAME belong to?

The HMS FAME belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FAME?

The HMS FAME had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FAME?

The HMS FAME is classified as a drifter.

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