Charity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53.13 N,12 12.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.885500
  • Longitude: 12.215833
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARITY
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 8636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 22.6.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365312N 121300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.244 & HYDROLANT 929/81). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFSBAU-GES., FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAITH SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO ODESSA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN FOG WITH MV 'GOOD CAPTAIN'. CREW OF 18 & 10 PASSENGERS RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHARITY wreck located?

The CHARITY wreck is located at coordinates 36 53.13 N,12 12.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARITY?

The seabed around the CHARITY lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the CHARITY sink?

The CHARITY sank on Jun 16, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CHARITY discovered?

The wreck of the CHARITY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CHARITY belong to?

The CHARITY belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CHARITY carrying?

The CHARITY was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the CHARITY?

The CHARITY had a tonnage of 8636 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARITY?

The CHARITY is classified as a motor vessel.

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