Fortuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fortuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 5.072 N,21 2.181 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.084533
  • Longitude: 21.036350
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FORTUNA
Type motor vessel
Flag FI
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1987
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Fortuna is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 60 5.072 N, 21 2.181 E in approximately 26 meters of water near Gustaf Dalen. Sunk as a total loss and left as lies, the wreck has a least depth of 19 meters as recorded by Finnish hydrographic notices.

Surveying Details

H2595/82 24.11.87 SANK NEAR GUSTAF DALEN LTHO IN ABOUT 26MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 3.11.87). NCA. H2595/82 2.2.88 TOTAL LOSS. TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL, 7.1.88). NCA YET. H2595/82 4.3.88 SUNK IN 600505N, 0210222E. LEAST DEPTH 19MTRS. (FINNISH NM 27/88). - NM 933/88. 15.9.99 WK 19MTRS SHOWN IN 6005.072N, 2102.381E [HEL] ON FINNISH 29 [REPRINT FEB '98]. NC 3441.

Circumstances of loss

4.11.87 CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. PASSAGE ALAND ISLANDS FOR NAANTALI. (LL, 3 & 4.11.87).

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FAQ

Where is the FORTUNA wreck located?

The FORTUNA wreck is located at coordinates 60 5.072 N,21 2.181 E.

How deep is the FORTUNA and where exactly is it located?

The FORTUNA lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 60 5.072 N,21 2.181 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTUNA?

The seabed around the FORTUNA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the FORTUNA sink?

The FORTUNA sank on Oct 31, 1987.

When was the wreck of the FORTUNA discovered?

The wreck of the FORTUNA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the FORTUNA belong to?

The FORTUNA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the FORTUNA carrying?

The FORTUNA was carrying granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA had a tonnage of 487 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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