Fusina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fusina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 14.175 N,8 13.993 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.236250
  • Longitude: 8.233217
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FUSINA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4237/65 23.4.70 H4237/65 23.4.70 WK LOCATED & FROGMEN EXAM'D. HULL SEVERELY GASHED & PROPELLER MISSING. (LL 199). H4237/65 16.6.70 H4237/65 16.6.70 NDW IN 391409N, 081400E. (GENOA NM 16.1/70). BR STD. 12.9.75 12.9.75 SHOWN IN 391400N, 081440E ON ITALIAN 47. BR STD. H4237/76 16.6.76 H4237/76 16.6.76 POSN GIVEN AS 391408N, 081400E. (ITALIAN NM 20/76). BR STD. 6.2.84 6.2.84 SHOWN IN 391412N, 081352E ON US 53260. 2.11.87 2.11.87 SHOWN IN 391407N, 081400E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 46 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 3914.175N, 0813.993E.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY CANTINIERI NAVALI PELLIGRINO, NAPLES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC, ALLUMINIO VENETO PER AZIONI. PASSAGE PORTOSCUSO FOR VENICE. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS 90MINS AFTER LEAVING PORTOSCUSO. 17 CREW LOST, ONE SURVIVED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FUSINA wreck located?

The FUSINA wreck is located at coordinates 39 14.175 N,8 13.993 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FUSINA?

The seabed around the FUSINA lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the FUSINA sink?

The FUSINA sank on Jan 16, 1970.

When was the wreck of the FUSINA discovered?

The wreck of the FUSINA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the FUSINA belong to?

The FUSINA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the FUSINA carrying?

The FUSINA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FUSINA?

The FUSINA had a tonnage of 2706 tons.

What type of wreck is the FUSINA?

The FUSINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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