Faros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Faros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.397 N,10 20.378 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.706617
  • Longitude: 10.339633
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FAROS
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 86.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2038
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH331/470/02 4.12.00 SUNK IN 5742.39N, 1020.41E [WGD]. N CARDINAL BUOY, Q, APPROX 100MTRS N OF WK AND S CARDINAL BUOY APPROX 100MTRS S. (DANISH NAV WARNING 297/00). NAVONE 490/00. NCA. HH331/470/02 4.12.00 SUNK IN 5742.39N, 1020.41E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER WK APPROX 15MTRS. N CARDINAL BUOY, Q, ABOUT 100MTRS N AND UNLIT S CARDINAL BUOY ABOUT 100MTRS S OF WK. (DANISH NM 45/1107T/00). NCA. HH331/470/01 4.12.00 SUNK IN 5742.39N, 1020.41E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER WK NOT KNOWN. N CARDINAL BUOY, Q, ABOUT 100MTRS N AND UNLIT S CARDINAL BUOY ABOUT 100MTRS OF WK. (DANISH NM 46/1121T/00). INS AS DW WITH BUOYAGE. - NM 239/01. HH331/470/02 2.3.01 NOW WK 15MTRS IN 5742.39N, 1020.41E [WGD]. CARDINAL BUOYS ARE WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 7/281/01). - NM 1460/01. HH331/470/02 2.4.01 NOW WK 21MTRS IN 5742.39N, 1020.41E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 12/388/01). - NM 1916/01. SEP 2012/000244334 4.12.12 NOW WK 11.6MTRS IN 5742.398N, 1020.254E [WGD]. (DANISH CC 47/386/12). - NM 114/13. SEP 2013/000040227 4.3.13 NOW WK 11.7MTRS IN 5742.397N, 1020.378E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 8/251/13). SEP 2013/000048733 6.3.13 AMENDED BY CC. (DANISH CC 8/70/13).
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1978.

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FAQ

Where is the FAROS wreck located?

The FAROS wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.397 N,10 20.378 E.

How deep is the FAROS and where exactly is it located?

The FAROS lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.397 N,10 20.378 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAROS?

The seabed around the FAROS lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FAROS sink?

The FAROS sank on Nov 8, 2000.

When was the wreck of the FAROS discovered?

The wreck of the FAROS was discovered in 2000.

What country did the FAROS belong to?

The FAROS belonged to AG.

What was the tonnage of the FAROS?

The FAROS had a tonnage of 2038 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAROS?

The FAROS is classified as a carrier.

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