Fatima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fatima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 23 N,12 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.383333
  • Longitude: -12.616667
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FATIMA
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2001

Surveying Details

17.1.01 17.1.01 VESSEL SINKING IN 3923.0N, 1237.0W. CREW HAD LEFT VESSEL AND WERE IN LIFERAFTS. AIRCRAFT SIGHTED THE CREW BUT THE VESSEL PRESUMED SUNK. (LL 12.1.01). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 17.1.01 17.1.01 SANK 160 MILES NW FROM LISBON. (LL 13.1.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1990. SANK IN BAD WEATHER. 4 CREW RECOVERED BY THE PORTUGESE NAVY, 1 DEAD AND 6 MISSING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 23 N,12 37 W
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FAQ

Where is the FATIMA wreck located?

The FATIMA wreck is located at coordinates 39 23 N,12 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FATIMA?

The seabed around the FATIMA lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the FATIMA sink?

The FATIMA sank on Jan 11, 2001.

When was the wreck of the FATIMA discovered?

The wreck of the FATIMA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the FATIMA belong to?

The FATIMA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the FATIMA?

The FATIMA had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the FATIMA?

The FATIMA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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