Fedra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fedra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 6.57 N,5 20.677 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.109500
  • Longitude: -5.344617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEDRA
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Tonnage 35886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Fedra is located at coordinates 36 6.57 N, 5 20.677 W off the coast of Europa Point in Gibraltar. The vessel originally grounded in October 2008 when it was pinned against the cliffs by strong winds. Salvage operations over the following months successfully removed the accommodation block, bow section, and major components for dismantling in Gibraltar, though historical operations noted parts of the structure remaining at the base of the cliffs.

Surveying Details

15.10.08 PINNED AGAINST CLIFFS OF EUROPA POINT BY STRONG WINDS. (LL 14.10.08). POSN 3606.570N, 0520.677W [WGD] FOR FILING ONLY. 5.1.09 ACCOMMODATION BLOCK WAS REMOVED BY TAKLIFT 6 IN EARLY DECEMBER AND FERRIED INTO GIBRALTAR TO BE DISMANTLED. TUGS NOW ATTACHED TO HULL TO TRY AND PULL VESSEL OFF IN SPRING TIDES. STILL HOLDING FAST DESPITE RETAINING SIGNIFICANT BUOYANCY. AIM IS TO SURVEY HULL AND TAKE INTO GIBRALTAR TO BE DISMANTLED. REMAINDER OF STERN SECTION STILL PINNED AT BASE OF CLIFFS AND WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE OPERATION TO REMOVE. (LL 31.12.08). NCA. 8.1.09 BOW SECTION NOW REMOVED. BEING SURVEYED AND WILL BE DISMANTLED IN GIBRALTAR. ENGINE ROOM AND FUNNEL REMAIN PINNED AT THE BASE OF THE CLIFFS. (LL 6.1.09). NCA. 13.10.09 REMAINING WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF THE SHELL OF THE ENGINE ROOM AND FINAL CLEAN UP ONCE THE MAIN STRUCTURE IS REMOVED. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK DTD 4.9.09). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1984. EXPERIENCED ENGINE PROBLEMS AND DRAGGED BOTH ANCHORS IN EASTERLY STORM WITH 50 KNOT WINDS. BROKE IN TWO CLOSE TO THE ACCOMMODATION AREA. CREW OF 31 RECOVERED. ENGINE HAD BEEN DISMANTLED FOR REPAIRS WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PORT AUTHORITY. (LL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, BREAKING UP

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FAQ

Where is the FEDRA wreck located?

The FEDRA wreck is located at coordinates 36 6.57 N,5 20.677 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FEDRA?

The seabed around the FEDRA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FEDRA sink?

The FEDRA sank on Oct 10, 2008.

When was the wreck of the FEDRA discovered?

The wreck of the FEDRA was discovered in 2008.

What country did the FEDRA belong to?

The FEDRA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the FEDRA carrying?

The FEDRA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FEDRA?

The FEDRA had a tonnage of 35886 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEDRA?

The FEDRA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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