Fast Bird Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fast bird ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 58 N,2 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.966667
  • Longitude: 2.000000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name FAST BIRD II
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel FAST BIRD II is located at coordinates 36 58 N, 2 0 E. According to historical records from August 8, 1978, the sinking position was reported approximately at these coordinates. Subsequent reports from October 31, 1978, confirm that the ship sank in deep water and will not be salvaged. Due to the excessive depth and vague positioning data, the wreck is not charted.

Surveying Details

8.8.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365800N, 020000E APPROX. (LL 233). NCA. 31.10.78 SANK IN DEEP WATER AND WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL 234). TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEST COMPANIA NAVEGACION S.A.. PASSAGE TOGO FOR THE RIVER DANUBE. SANK OFF THE ALGERIAN COAST FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH THE PANAMANIAN MV 'JESAMINE'. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FAST BIRD II wreck located?

The FAST BIRD II wreck is located at coordinates 36 58 N,2 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAST BIRD II?

The seabed around the FAST BIRD II lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the FAST BIRD II sink?

The FAST BIRD II sank on Aug 5, 1978.

When was the wreck of the FAST BIRD II discovered?

The wreck of the FAST BIRD II was discovered in 1978.

What country did the FAST BIRD II belong to?

The FAST BIRD II belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FAST BIRD II carrying?

The FAST BIRD II was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the FAST BIRD II?

The FAST BIRD II had a tonnage of 3139 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAST BIRD II?

The FAST BIRD II is classified as a motor vessel.

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