Hms Fontenoy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms fontenoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.904 N,1 56.306 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.498400
  • Longitude: 1.938433
Wreck Depth 25.75 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FONTENOY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.3 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 40.9
Sonar Width 10.9
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 170
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 240.0,,000.7,005.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H01058/40 19.11.40 BOMBED & SANK IN 523115N, 015500E. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 19.11.40). H01058/40 28.11.40 LEAST DEPTH 37FT. POSN 522951N, 015622E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 28.11.40). - PFNM 2846/40 & NM 3033/40. H01058/40 5.10.48 EXAM'D IN 522947N, 015605E USING HSA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT IN GEN DEPTH 91FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 51FT. - NM 2057/48. H01058/40 27.8.51 EXAM'D 5.7.51 IN 522953N, 015626E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 66FT, FOUL AT 68FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 36FT. GEN DEPTH 102FT. LIES 050/230 DEGS. LENGTH 120FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). AMEND TO WK 11FMS. BR STD. H4167/59 31.5.60 AMEND TO SW 11FMS. NC 1543. H6285/69 27.1.70 FOUND BY KH ON SIDE SCAN SONAR IN PIPE TOWING SURVEY. (K 5733/2). 30.7.74 AMEND TO SW 19.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 27.2.82 IN 522952N, 015626E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.7MTRS, LENGTH 41.38MTRS, BEAM 6.8MTRS. LYING N/S, BOWS S. UPRIGHT & INTACT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). - NM 2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5229.904N, 0156.306E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 40.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 240MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-EDUARD ANSEELE '38, EX-SIAN DUFFY. BUILT IN 1918 BY BOWNIC LACHLAN & CO LTD, PAISLEY FOR THE RHONDDA FISHING CO LTD, GRIMSBY. HIRED IN 2.40. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 87HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY FRASER & CHALMERS, BLYTH. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FONTENOY wreck located?

The HMS FONTENOY wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.904 N,1 56.306 E.

How deep is the HMS FONTENOY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FONTENOY lies at a depth of about 25.75 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.904 N,1 56.306 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FONTENOY?

The seabed around the HMS FONTENOY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the HMS FONTENOY sink?

The HMS FONTENOY sank on Nov 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS FONTENOY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FONTENOY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS FONTENOY belong to?

The HMS FONTENOY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FONTENOY?

The HMS FONTENOY had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FONTENOY?

The HMS FONTENOY is classified as a trawler.

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