Fede Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fede Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 48 S,104 27.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.800000
  • Longitude: 104.458050
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEDE
Type tanker
Flag IT
Tonnage 7417
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1961
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5211/61 31.1.62 H5211/61 31.1.62 ST IN 004730S, 1042745E. (USNM 400/62; INDO NM 03/014/62). INS AS ST. - NM 413/62. H5211/61 6.7.65 H5211/61 6.7.65 BLUE FUNNEL, WITH WHITE STAR, VISIBLE AT HW. (INDO NM 221/157/65). H5211/61 6.7.68 H5211/61 6.7.68 REPD AS BEING IN 004800S, 1042800E. (PARIS NM 17/40/68). NCA. H5211/61 8.6.72 H5211/61 8.6.72 REPD AS BEING CONSPICUOUS. (MV BRITISH GULL, HN). NCA. H2370/73 14.1.75 H2370/73 14.1.75 REPD AS DANGEROUS WK IN 004800S, 1042730E. (HAMBURG NM 4212/74). H2413/80 23.6.80 H2413/80 23.6.80 REPD TO BE STILL CONSPIC. APPARENTLY AN OLD TANKER, BROKEN BACK AFT OF MIDSHIPS ACCOMMODATION. BOTH HALVES STILL VISIBLE. RADAR ECHOES OBTAINED AT WELL OVER 15 MILES. (MV FLINDERS RANGE, HN 29.5.80). 22.11.85 22.11.85 ST SHOWN IN 004800S, 1042734E. (INDON 60 [1982]). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 4.12.89 4.12.89 NOW SHOWN IN 004800S, 1042729E. (INDON 47 [1986]). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH525/650/01 22.9.92 HH525/650/01 22.9.92 OBSERVED IN APPROX 004730S, 1042736E DURING TRANSITS OF SELAT BERHALA ON 31.7.92 AND 23.8.92. (MV PUERTO CORTES, HN 25.8.92). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1989

Circumstances of loss

JAMMED ON LARGE ROCK OF POLLUX REEF.

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FAQ

Where is the FEDE wreck located?

The FEDE wreck is located at coordinates 0 48 S,104 27.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEDE?

The seabed around the FEDE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FEDE sink?

The FEDE sank on Oct 15, 1961.

When was the wreck of the FEDE discovered?

The wreck of the FEDE was discovered in 1961.

What country did the FEDE belong to?

The FEDE belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the FEDE?

The FEDE had a tonnage of 7417 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEDE?

The FEDE is classified as a tanker.

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