Canfisco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Canfisco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.083 N,127 53.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.784717
  • Longitude: -127.884167
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANFISCO
Type fishing vessel
Flag CA
Tonnage 120
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.9.77 12.9.77 GROUNDED IN 514705N, 1275303W. (LL 10.9.77). H2492/72 22.9.77 H2492/72 22.9.77 CLOSE INSHORE IN DEEP INLET. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON ROCKY BEACH, S OF BELLA, DUE TO RADAR FAILURE IN SEVERE SNOWSTORM. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CANFISCO wreck located?

The CANFISCO wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.083 N,127 53.05 W.

When did the CANFISCO sink?

The CANFISCO sank on Mar 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CANFISCO discovered?

The wreck of the CANFISCO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CANFISCO belong to?

The CANFISCO belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the CANFISCO?

The CANFISCO had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANFISCO?

The CANFISCO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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