Francesco Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Francesco Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
34 30.93 N,26 15.97 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3700 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FRANCESCO |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | IT |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 1, 1993 |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH180/490/01 15.2.93 SANK APPROX 40M SE OF IERAPETRA, CRETE IN 343100N, 261600E APPROX. (LL, 3.2.93). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 21, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS DUE TO FLOODING AND BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (LL).
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