Fred Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Fred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 17 N,32 20.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.283333
  • Longitude: 32.348333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRED
Flag GR
Tonnage 4043
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01842/42 28.5.42 POSN 311700N, 322054E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - PFNM 1126/42 ISSUED. H01842/42 20.6.42 SALVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO LIFT. PFNM 1126/42 CANCELLED.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 561. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the FRED wreck located?

The FRED wreck is located at coordinates 31 17 N,32 20.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRED?

The seabed around the FRED lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the FRED sink?

The FRED sank on May 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FRED discovered?

The wreck of the FRED was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FRED belong to?

The FRED belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the FRED?

The FRED had a tonnage of 4043 tons.

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