Fas Provence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fas provence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 35.2 N,15 13.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.586667
  • Longitude: 15.228333
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAS PROVENCE
Type bulk carrier
Flag BS
Length 130 m
Tonnage 8049
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 2012
Original Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details SEP 2012/00012040 18.1.12 SANK IN 3435.2N, 1513.7E [WGD]. (J BIANCO, TRANSPORT MALTA, EMAIL DTD 13.1.12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1985. CAPACITY 581 TEU. GEARED BULK CARRIER. MANAGED BY DOEHLE (IOM) LTD, ISLE OF MAN. WAS UNDER TOW OF M TUGS WEST & IZMIR BULL. SANK DURING BAD WEATHER AFTER TAKING WATER AND LISTING. NO CREW OR CARGO ONBOARD.

General Comments

GEARED BULK CARRIER, SANK WHILE UNDER TOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 35.2 N,15 13.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the FAS PROVENCE wreck located?

The FAS PROVENCE wreck is located at coordinates 34 35.2 N,15 13.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAS PROVENCE?

The seabed around the FAS PROVENCE lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the FAS PROVENCE sink?

The FAS PROVENCE sank on Jan 13, 2012.

When was the wreck of the FAS PROVENCE discovered?

The wreck of the FAS PROVENCE was discovered in 2012.

What country did the FAS PROVENCE belong to?

The FAS PROVENCE belonged to BS.

What cargo was the FAS PROVENCE carrying?

The FAS PROVENCE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FAS PROVENCE?

The FAS PROVENCE had a tonnage of 8049 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAS PROVENCE?

The FAS PROVENCE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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