Fortuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fortuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 18.3 S,117 1.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.305000
  • Longitude: 117.025000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORTUNA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2007

Surveying Details

H5963/69 1.10.79 H5963/69 1.10.79 STRUCK ROCK IN 021818S, 1170130E. (LL 25.9.79). NCA. 28.8.79 28.8.79 AGROUND IN THE VICINITY OF SURABAYA. (LL 30.8.79). 3.9.79 3.9.79 FORTUNA POSN ?022200S, 1167500E. (LL 4.9.79). 5.9.79 5.9.79 VESSEL APPEARS TO BE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 7.9.79). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND WAS HOLED. SANK ABOUT 4 HRS LATER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FORTUNA wreck located?

The FORTUNA wreck is located at coordinates 2 18.3 S,117 1.5 E.

When did the FORTUNA sink?

The FORTUNA sank on Aug 11, 1979.

When was the wreck of the FORTUNA discovered?

The wreck of the FORTUNA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the FORTUNA belong to?

The FORTUNA belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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