Felto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Felto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 52.987 N,9 45.762 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.883117
  • Longitude: 9.762700
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELTO
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1430
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2994/71 19.10.72 DW PA IN 015306N, 094542E. (CADIZ NM 1199/72). INS IN 015306N, 094542E ON 1428, & IN 015300N, 094500E [DATUM DIFF] ON 1888. - NM 2024/72. 18.12.92 SHOWN AS DW ON SPANISH 551[1ST EDN APR '80]. NE 1428. 5.7.11 SHOWN IN 0153.062N, 0945.601E [WGD] ON BA 1322 [EDN 3 DTD 30.6.11].
Last Amended Date May 1, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1953. BUILT BY J.J. SIETAS SCHIFFSW., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVAGORAS SHIPPING CO LTD. SANK FOLLOWING FIRE WHILE DISCHARGING CARGO AT ANCHORAGE, BATA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FELTO wreck located?

The FELTO wreck is located at coordinates 1 52.987 N,9 45.762 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FELTO?

The seabed around the FELTO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FELTO sink?

The FELTO sank on Aug 18, 1972.

When was the wreck of the FELTO discovered?

The wreck of the FELTO was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FELTO belong to?

The FELTO belonged to CY.

What cargo was the FELTO carrying?

The FELTO was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the FELTO?

The FELTO had a tonnage of 1430 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELTO?

The FELTO is classified as a motor vessel.