Capo Falcone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Capo falcone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 53.043 N,12 2.198 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.884050
  • Longitude: 12.036633
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CAPO FALCONE
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2024

Surveying Details

H2844/88 11.4.88 SANK IN ABOUT 16MTRS OF WATER, 0.2M FROM BUE MARINO, FAVIGNANA I. SMALL PART OF VESSEL SHOWS ABOVE WATER. LIES WITH LIST TO STBD OF 70DEG & TO STERN OF 40DEG. PLAN TO SALVAGE VESSEL BEING MADE BY WIJSMULLER SALVAGE BV. (LLOYDS VOL.271). NCA YET. H2844/88 18.5.88 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. SHOULD LAST 10-15 DAYS. SANK WHILST BEING TOWED, ABOUT 4.5M S OF MARITTIMO ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.272). H2844/88 6.7.88 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 375300N, 120212E. NAVIGATION PROHIBITED WITH 1M RADIUS OF WK. (NAVAREA III 536/88). WKGE FROM TANKER REPD ADRIFT IN 375500N, 114900E. (HYDROLANT 934/88(53)). NCA RE WK. H2844/88 3.8.88 TRANSIT, ANCHORING AND FISHING PROHIBITED WITHIN 1M OF WK. (GENOA NM 13.25/88). WK NOT SHOWN AS PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS. CHART AS 'ENTRY PROHIBITED' AREA 1M RADIUS CENTRED ON 375300N, 120212E [MOD]. - NM 2354/88. 25.5.99 NOW CHARTED AS NDW [IN 250MTRS] IN 3753.220N, 1202.280E [EUR], WITH ENTRY PROHIBITED AREA 1M RADIUS. (ITALIAN 260 [1995 EDN]). NC 964. [WGD] POSN: 3753.143N, 1202.243E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY S A DES ANCIEN CHANTIERS DUBIGEON, NANTES-CHANTENAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SARDA ARMATORIALE PUNTA FALCONE S.P.A. PASSAGE GELA, SICILY FOR CAGLIARI, SARDINIA. LISTED & SANK IN SHALLOW WATER. AFTER BEING REFLOATED, SHE SANK AGAIN DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHILE UNDER TOW. CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPO FALCONE wreck located?

The CAPO FALCONE wreck is located at coordinates 37 53.043 N,12 2.198 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPO FALCONE?

The seabed around the CAPO FALCONE lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the CAPO FALCONE sink?

The CAPO FALCONE sank on Jun 17, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CAPO FALCONE discovered?

The wreck of the CAPO FALCONE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CAPO FALCONE belong to?

The CAPO FALCONE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CAPO FALCONE carrying?

The CAPO FALCONE was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the CAPO FALCONE?

The CAPO FALCONE had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPO FALCONE?

The CAPO FALCONE is classified as a tanker.

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