Staghound (Or Fernwood) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Staghound (or fernwood) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.429 N,2 54.277 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.407150
  • Longitude: -2.904617
Wreck Depth -7 m
Water Depth -7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1942
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 1983

Surveying Details

8.2.51 ST IN POSN 512420N 025418W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC1176. 6.9.56 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED TO 512420N, 025420W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 1176. H1430/72 14.11.72 POSN 512424N, 025412W. DRIES 23FT. APPEARS SMALLER OF TWO VESSELS (STAGHOUND OR FERNWOOD) WHICH ARE QUITE SEPARATE. (PBA REPORT, 7.9.72 [K6455 ZS]). H5293/71 14.8.73 INS ST DRIES 7.0MTRS [LAT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1176.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY AILSA, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KYLE SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 92 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MUIR, HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. BOMBED AND SUNK IN 1942. LATER RAISED, CONVERTED TO BLOCKSHIP AND USED FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.

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FAQ

Where is the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) wreck located?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.429 N,2 54.277 W.

How deep is the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) and where exactly is it located?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) lies at a depth of about -7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.429 N,2 54.277 W.

When did the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) sink?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) sank on Jan 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) discovered?

The wreck of the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) was discovered in 1951.

What country did the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) belong to?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD)?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD)?

The STAGHOUND (OR FERNWOOD) is classified as a steam ship.

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