Fighter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fighter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 17 N,12 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.283333
  • Longitude: -12.666667
Water Depth 3281 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIGHTER
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 146.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 8631
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1971
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.8.72 SANK IN 361700N, 124000W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.206). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY DE HAAN & OERLMAN'S SCHPS., HEUSDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDORANIA CIA. NAV. S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM NACALA TO EUROPE. SANK AFTER TAKING WATER IN HOLDS AND ENGINE-ROOM. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.206 & MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the FIGHTER wreck located?

The FIGHTER wreck is located at coordinates 36 17 N,12 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FIGHTER?

The seabed around the FIGHTER lies at approximately 3281 meters deep.

When did the FIGHTER sink?

The FIGHTER sank on Oct 17, 1971.

When was the wreck of the FIGHTER discovered?

The wreck of the FIGHTER was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FIGHTER belong to?

The FIGHTER belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FIGHTER carrying?

The FIGHTER was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the FIGHTER?

The FIGHTER had a tonnage of 8631 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIGHTER?

The FIGHTER is classified as a steam ship.

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