Fotini D E Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fotini d e Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 53.794 N,78 33.554 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.896567
  • Longitude: -78.559233
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FOTINI D E
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 154.8 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 9.1
Orientation 140
Tonnage 11169
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2080/72 11.9.85 AGROUND IN 155300N, 783400W OVER FULL LENGTH. ORIENTATED 320/140 DEG. (LL 1.8.85). ABANDONED BY CREW. (LL 2.8.85). NCA YET. 13.10.85 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 12.10.85). H6458/82 19.10.87 RADAR CONSPIC STRANDED WK IN POSN 081 DEG, 4.8M, FROM NEW BANK LT. DETECTED AT 20MILES. (MS SENTIS, HN 1.6.87). INS AS ST (RA CONSPIC) IN 155300N, 783342W ON 486. - NM 3290/87. [NAD] POSN: IN 155230N, 783220W [NAD]. NC 1218. H1277/88 8.2.89 POSN 155300N, 783400W. (COLOMBIAN NM 007/88). NCA. HH672/407/01 4.7.97 AMEND ST (CONSPIC) IN 155300N, 783342W TO 155342N, 783318W. (USNM 28/26050/97). NCA. SEP 2016/000050548 4.4.16 SHOWN AS ST 'ALWAYS DRY' IN 1553.733N, 7833.295W [WGD] ON CO200008 [ED2.26, DTD 22.2.16]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY HAKODATE DOCK CO LTD, HAKODATE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EFOTINI COMANIA NAVIERA SA. PASSAGE LA GUAIRA FOR THE GULF OF MEXICO. RAN AGROUND SW OF JAMAICA. CREW RECOVERED 8 DAYS LATER BECAUSE OF DETERIORATING WEATHER. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FOTINI D E wreck located?

The FOTINI D E wreck is located at coordinates 15 53.794 N,78 33.554 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOTINI D E?

The seabed around the FOTINI D E lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FOTINI D E sink?

The FOTINI D E sank on Jul 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the FOTINI D E discovered?

The wreck of the FOTINI D E was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FOTINI D E belong to?

The FOTINI D E belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FOTINI D E carrying?

The FOTINI D E was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOTINI D E?

The FOTINI D E had a tonnage of 11169 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOTINI D E?

The FOTINI D E is classified as a bulk carrier.

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