Startled Fawn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Startled fawn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.623 N,0 36.16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.743717
  • Longitude: 0.602667
Wreck Depth 16.41 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1867
Bottom Texture 4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 065.0,,001.5,045.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1039/18 20.2.18 INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL (PA) IN 504325N, 003700E. - NM 335/18. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMEND TO DW PA. H1291/28 AMEND TO DW. NC 536. H632/31 9.2.31 AMEND TO DW PA. NE 2451. H5344/55 14.10.55 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 5FT WITH G CAN LT BUOY GPFL(2)G 10S, IN 504426N, 003627E. (HMS SCOT). - NM 2439/55. H5344/55 21.10.59 SWEPT CLEAR 35FT, FOUL 38FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45FT IN GEN DEPTH 67FT. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. (HMS SCOTT, 25.8.55). 20.6.62 CONTRACT PLACED WITH UNDERWATER WELDERS AND REPAIRERS LTD FOR DISPERSAL. H5344/55 27.6.62 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH 11.7.62). - NM 1576/62. H1339/55 20.9.62 LEAST DEPTH OF 51FT IN 66FT. E/S TRACE INDICATES REMAINS IN SEPARATE PIECES CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. (THV VESTAL, 11.6.72). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM 2064/62. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 1.4.75 EXAM'D 15.10.74 IN 504435N, 003614E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19-21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.8MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS. LIES 115/295DEGS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 17.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 5044.619N, 0036.136E. SEP 2013/000030456 4.3.13 LOCATED 5.2012 IN 5044.6230N, 0036.1533E [WGD]. LENGTH 57MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, S HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 18.6.15; IN 5044.623N, 0036.160E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.41MTRS, GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315. SCOUR 65MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. WK BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1855 BY CHARLES TAYLEUR & C WARRINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FLETCHER. 1165 GT. (M KEANE).

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.623 N,0 36.16 E
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FAQ

Where is the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.623 N,0 36.16 E.

How deep is the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.623 N,0 36.16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1867.

When was the wreck of the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1165 tons.

What type of wreck is the STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The STARTLED FAWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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