Tortona Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Tortona Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 19.04 N,0 1.91 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 47 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | TORTONA |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 10.7 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 21, 1981 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4722/79 29.10.81 SANK IN 501900N, 000200E [OGB]. (LL, 23.10.81). FOR FILING ONLY. HH226/420/02 27.6.96 NDW IN 501900N, 000200E. (FRENCH NM 24/16/96). NCA. 21.1.14 NOT LOCATED 10.2013 USING M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1416). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
23.10.81 SANK AFTER STRIKING SUBMERGED OBJECT. (LL, 23.10.81).
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