Fenko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fenko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 23 N,33 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.383333
  • Longitude: 33.616667
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FENKO
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 82 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.12.74 GAVE POSN IN SOS AS 342300N, 333700E. (LLOYDS 218, 219, LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS DEC'74). PLOTS IN APPROX 500MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY SCHEEPS DE BIESBOCH, DORDRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FENKO SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE VALENCIA FOR BEIRUT. REPORTED A HEAVY LIST IN BAD WEATHER WHEN 20M S OF CAPE GATA. NO FURTHER NEWS WAS RECIEVED & VESSEL WAS POSTED AS MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FENKO wreck located?

The FENKO wreck is located at coordinates 34 23 N,33 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FENKO?

The seabed around the FENKO lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the FENKO sink?

The FENKO sank on Dec 21, 1974.

When was the wreck of the FENKO discovered?

The wreck of the FENKO was discovered in 1974.

What country did the FENKO belong to?

The FENKO belonged to CY.

What cargo was the FENKO carrying?

The FENKO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FENKO?

The FENKO had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the FENKO?

The FENKO is classified as a carrier.

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