Amasya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amasya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 54.9 N,6 40.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.915000
  • Longitude: -6.668333
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMASYA
Type motor vessel
Flag TR
Length 102.4 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3013
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.2.70 26.2.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 465500N, 064000W. (LLOYDS 199/393).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK IN STRONG WINDS SW OF BREST WHILST EN-ROUTE MUDANYA TO SWANSEA. VESSEL, BUILT 1955, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D.B. DENIZ NAKLIYATI T.A.S.

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FAQ

Where is the AMASYA wreck located?

The AMASYA wreck is located at coordinates 46 54.9 N,6 40.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMASYA?

The seabed around the AMASYA lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When did the AMASYA sink?

The AMASYA sank on Feb 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the AMASYA discovered?

The wreck of the AMASYA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the AMASYA belong to?

The AMASYA belonged to TR.

What was the tonnage of the AMASYA?

The AMASYA had a tonnage of 3013 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMASYA?

The AMASYA is classified as a motor vessel.

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