Feddy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Feddy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 54.5 N,3 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.908333
  • Longitude: 3.050000
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name FEDDY
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 77 m
Width 12 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 11381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/81 19.2.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365430N, 030300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1962 BY SCHIFFWERFT C. LEUEHRING, KIRCHHAMMELSWARDEN, BRAKE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOLVANG SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM BOSTON TO VOLOS. SANK OFF THE ALGERIAN COAST NEAR ALGIERS, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE GREEK MOTOR BULK CARRIER 'SOUNION' IN THICK FOG. 32 CREW DIED, THREE SURVIVORS INJURED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FEDDY wreck located?

The FEDDY wreck is located at coordinates 36 54.5 N,3 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEDDY?

The seabed around the FEDDY lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the FEDDY sink?

The FEDDY sank on Feb 10, 1981.

When was the wreck of the FEDDY discovered?

The wreck of the FEDDY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the FEDDY belong to?

The FEDDY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the FEDDY carrying?

The FEDDY was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the FEDDY?

The FEDDY had a tonnage of 11381 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEDDY?

The FEDDY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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