Favignana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Favignana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.016 N,2 59.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.366933
  • Longitude: -2.984683
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAVIGNANA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 103.5 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 3719
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H6557/27 8.10.27 H6557/27 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROACH TO MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL, 2.0C, 053DEGS, FROM OUTER END OF NEW FERRY STAGE. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.3S. 532200N, 025900W. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD NM 8.10.27). - NM 1764T/27. H308/29 H308/29 WK REMOVED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD NM 308/29). - NM 557/29.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-ISOLADI FAVIGNANA. BUILT IN 1900 BY ORLANDO BROS, LEGHORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITTIMA ITALY. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 296 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SFAY FOR GARSTON. FOUNDERED AND LOST FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FAVIGNANA wreck located?

The FAVIGNANA wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.016 N,2 59.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAVIGNANA?

The seabed around the FAVIGNANA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FAVIGNANA sink?

The FAVIGNANA sank on Oct 5, 1927.

When was the wreck of the FAVIGNANA discovered?

The wreck of the FAVIGNANA was discovered in 1927.

What country did the FAVIGNANA belong to?

The FAVIGNANA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the FAVIGNANA carrying?

The FAVIGNANA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the FAVIGNANA?

The FAVIGNANA had a tonnage of 3719 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAVIGNANA?

The FAVIGNANA is classified as a steam ship.

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