Franca Seconda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Franca seconda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 41 N,14 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.683333
  • Longitude: 14.250000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCA SECONDA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 78.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.2.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 324100N, 141500E APPROX. (LL 211). NCA. 18.1.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3347. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY OFFICIONE MEC. CANTIERI NAVALE 'VISENTINI MARIO & FIGLIO', LOREO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCESCA VISENTINI. PASSAGE FOR TRIPOLI. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS. WHEN ALL ATTEMPTS AT REFLOATING HER FAILED, SHE WAS DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 41 N,14 15 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRANCA SECONDA wreck located?

The FRANCA SECONDA wreck is located at coordinates 32 41 N,14 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCA SECONDA?

The seabed around the FRANCA SECONDA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FRANCA SECONDA sink?

The FRANCA SECONDA sank on Jan 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FRANCA SECONDA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCA SECONDA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FRANCA SECONDA belong to?

The FRANCA SECONDA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the FRANCA SECONDA carrying?

The FRANCA SECONDA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCA SECONDA?

The FRANCA SECONDA had a tonnage of 996 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCA SECONDA?

The FRANCA SECONDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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