Fortuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Fortuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.86 S,36 28.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.281000
  • Longitude: -36.480000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORTUNA
Type factory ship
Flag NO
Length 30.5 m
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1916
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 1994

Surveying Details

H7007/58 7.9.59 ST 'WRECKAGE' SHOWN IN 541631S, 362841W ON SURVEY [K2069-KT] & H5605/58 APP. E NO.4. NE 3589. 9.8.83 ONLY TAILSHAFT, STERNTUBE, PROPELLER BOSS & PLATEWORK REMAIN. (SEA BREEZES, 8/83). NCA. H2272/83 9.7.85 WKGE NO LONGER VISIBLE. (RRS DISCOVERY, HN DTD 9.3.85). DELETED. BR STD. H2310/85 19.8.87 LOCATED IN 541650S, 362848W [WGC] ON SURVEY [M1034/1]. VERY LITTLE WRECKAGE REMAINS. (HMS HERALD, HI 277, DTD JAN 1987). RE-INS AS F. BR STD. 18.11.94 WGD POSN: 541651.6S, 362848W. NC 3589 [LATER WITHDRAWN].

Circumstances of loss

17.2.87 VESSEL, RAN AGROUND AT FULL SPEED. HER HELMSMAN WAS READING A LETTER. ONLY HER BOILER WAS SALVAGED. (HMS HERALD, 17.2.87).

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FAQ

Where is the FORTUNA wreck located?

The FORTUNA wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.86 S,36 28.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTUNA?

The seabed around the FORTUNA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FORTUNA sink?

The FORTUNA sank on May 14, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FORTUNA discovered?

The wreck of the FORTUNA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FORTUNA belong to?

The FORTUNA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTUNA?

The FORTUNA is classified as a factory ship.

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