Tbf Fn899 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Tbf fn899 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.105 N,3 2.021 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.018417
  • Longitude: -3.033683
Wreck Depth 8.22 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TBF FN899
Type aircraft
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1.43
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2025

Surveying Details

SEP 2007/00012804 20.2.07 AIRCRAFT LOCATED IN 5901.110N, 0301.994W [WGD] BY LOCAL SCALLOP DIVER. INTACT EXCEPT FOR MISSING TAIL, APPROX LENGTH 10MTRS. STANDS ABOUT 1.5MTRS HIGH. (K HEATH, TELECON & E-MAILS, 15.2.07 & 20/21.2.07). INS AS OBSTN 5MTRS. - NM 1473/07. 21.2.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CONFIRMED POSN CORRECT AS REPORTED BY SCALLOP DIVER. ORIENATION NE/SW, NOSE NE, SINGLE ENGINE IN PLACE, PROPELLOR BUCKLED. SKIN OF THE 2 SEATER AIRCRAFT CORRODED AWAY, STARBOARD SIDE WING IN PLACE, PORT WING BROKEN OFF AND LYING ON SEABED BESIDE REST OF AIRCRAFT. TAIL LIES 5MTRS TO SE OF MAIN WRECKAGE. UNDERCARRIAGE DOWN. (K HEATH, TELECON 21.2.07) NFA. 5.3.07 IDENTIFIED AS A GRUMANN AVENGER, AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION, DUE TO PRESENCE OF 14 CYLINDER ENGINE AND MACHINE GUNS IN FOLDING WINGS. REPORTED THAT AMMUNITION WAS REMOVED BY NAVY DIVERS ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. (K HEATH, TELECON 5.3.07). NFA. 5.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). RETAIN OBSTN 5MTRS. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 09.04.25 OBSTN FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 59001.150N, 0302.021W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND DW 8.2MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

GRUMANN AVENGER AIRCRAFT 'TBF FN899' OF 832 SQUADRON DITCHED NEAR HATSTON AIRSTRIP. (SKIES OVER SCAPA BY GREGOR LAMB [VIA K HEATH])

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM DIVER REPORT

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FAQ

Where is the TBF FN899 wreck located?

The TBF FN899 wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.105 N,3 2.021 W.

How deep is the TBF FN899 and where exactly is it located?

The TBF FN899 lies at a depth of about 8.22 meters and is located at coordinates 59 1.105 N,3 2.021 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TBF FN899?

The seabed around the TBF FN899 lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TBF FN899 sink?

The TBF FN899 sank on Nov 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the TBF FN899 discovered?

The wreck of the TBF FN899 was discovered in 2007.

What type of wreck is the TBF FN899?

The TBF FN899 is classified as a aircraft.

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