Fulvia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fulvia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 57 N,16 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.950000
  • Longitude: -16.500000
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULVIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag NO
Length 175.9 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 16923
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.7.95 6.7.95 VESSEL SANK IN 295700N, 163000W APPROX. (LLOYDS 201). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

19.7.70 BUILT IN 1949. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEN NORSKE AMERIKALINJE A/S. WHILST ON A 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN AND ATLANTIC CRUISE OUT OF GENOA HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE-ROOM WHEN 140M N OF LAS PALMAS DURING THE EARLY HOURS OF 19.7.70. ALL 448 PASSENGERS WERE ABLE TO ABANDON SHIP SAFELY ALONG WITH MOST OF THE CREW. THE REMAINDER, INCLUDING THE MASTER, WERE EVENTUALLY FORCED OFF BY THE FLAMES AND HEAVY LIST. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK IN 2000FMS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FULVIA wreck located?

The FULVIA wreck is located at coordinates 29 57 N,16 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FULVIA?

The seabed around the FULVIA lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the FULVIA sink?

The FULVIA sank on Jul 20, 1970.

When was the wreck of the FULVIA discovered?

The wreck of the FULVIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the FULVIA belong to?

The FULVIA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FULVIA?

The FULVIA had a tonnage of 16923 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULVIA?

The FULVIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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