Fert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 38.333 N,0 53.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.638883
  • Longitude: 0.891667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERT
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Tonnage 5567
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1952
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

FERT shipwreck and underwater obstruction located at 40 38.333 N, 0 53.5 E near Cape Tortosa in the Mediterranean Sea. Navigational data for the FERT wreck includes a reported sinking position at 40 37 48 N, 0 54 48 E and a position amendment to 40 37 40 N, 0 54 10 E. Maritime records indicate historical buoy placements and recent salvage operations in the vicinity of the wreck site.

Surveying Details

H3844/17 H3844/17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 403748N, 005448E, 5M OFF CAPE TORTOSA. H3957/17 H3957/17, H4224/17 ACTION TAKEN ON H4430/17 & WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1917) CHARTED. - NM 760/17. H6363/17 H6363/17 POSN AMENDED TO 403740N, 005410E, CAN BUOY INSERTED. - NM 1268/17. H2684/23 13.4.23 H2684/23 13.4.23 BUOY REMOVED. (SV 'CUTTY SARK' DTD 8.4.23). - NM 675/23. H28/24 1.1.24 H28/24 1.1.24 NOW DWPD IN 403820N, 005330E. (PARIS NM 81/2353/23). - NM 183/24. H28/24 17.2.26 H28/24 17.2.26 SALVAGE OPS HAVE BEEN IN PROGRESS FOR SOME CONSIDERABLE TIME. (LL 16.2.26). NCA. H4786/39 12.6.52 H4786/39 12.6.52 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 119A. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR GENOA. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LL WW1 SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 38.333 N,0 53.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the FERT wreck located?

The FERT wreck is located at coordinates 40 38.333 N,0 53.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERT?

The seabed around the FERT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FERT sink?

The FERT sank on Jun 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FERT discovered?

The wreck of the FERT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FERT belong to?

The FERT belonged to IT.

What cargo was the FERT carrying?

The FERT was carrying chemicals,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FERT?

The FERT had a tonnage of 5567 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERT?

The FERT is classified as a steam ship.

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