Torres Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Torres Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 0 N,17 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.000000
  • Longitude: 17.733333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TORRES
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4208
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.10.79 BRINDISI PORT AUTHORITIES REPORT THAT MV 'TORRES' PROBABLY SANK SHORTLY AFTER TOW WAS SLIPPED. (LL 16.10.79). APPROX POSN: 410000N, 174400E. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TIRRENA S P A DI NAVIGAZIONE. WAS BEING TOWED BY TUG DORICO SECONDO FROM NAPLES TO ORTONA WHERE SHE WAS DUE TO BE BROKEN UP. DEVELOPED A LIST DURING A GALE ON THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 11. THE TOW WAS SLIPPED LEAVING TORRES ADRIFT. NOT SIGHTED THE FOLLOWING MORNING THUS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK OFF BARI.

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FAQ

Where is the TORRES wreck located?

The TORRES wreck is located at coordinates 41 0 N,17 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORRES?

The seabed around the TORRES lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the TORRES sink?

The TORRES sank on Feb 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the TORRES discovered?

The wreck of the TORRES was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TORRES belong to?

The TORRES belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the TORRES?

The TORRES had a tonnage of 4208 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORRES?

The TORRES is classified as a motor vessel.

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