Good Fortune I Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Good fortune i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
12 1.88 N,75 11.2 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 12.031333
- Longitude: 75.186667
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GOOD FORTUNE I |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
143.9 m |
| Width |
18.3 m |
| Draught |
8.5 |
| Tonnage |
8076 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
cement
|
| Conspic Visual |
visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 6, 1978
|
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
1988 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 31, 2019 |
Surveying Details
14.8.78 STRANDED 100-150 MTRS OFFSHORE, SALVAGE UNECONOMICAL. (LL 233). H2833/78 20.12.78 ST IN POSN 120148N, 751106E. MAIN DECK FOR'D OF AMIDSHIP SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEAR OF WATER, BUT HATCH COVERS ON AFTER DECK AWASH. ACCOMODATION , FUNNEL & 3 MASTS CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM S & SW ON 21 NOV 1978. (MV IBN SHUHAID, HN DTD 21.11.78). BR STD. H2833/78 24.7.79 REPD AS CONSPIC STRANDED 5 HATCH VESSEL WITH 3 MASTS, SAMPSON POSTS & FUNNEL, AFT, INTACT. (MV MASHAALLAH, HN DTD 24.7.79). AMEND TO ST CONSPIC IN 120148N, 751115E. - NM 2146/79. H2066/75 10.12.79 ST CONSPIC IN POSN 120148N, 751115E. (DEHRA DUN NM 561/79). NCA. 6.6.80 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC ON GERMAN 350. 4.3.81 REPORTED THAT VESSEL WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON 4 APRIL'81 ON 'AS IS, WHERE IS' BASIS. (LL 21.3.81). 23.1.90 SHOWN AS ST ON INDIAN 2025 [1988].
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1952 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN, CAPELLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOOD FORTUNE NAVIGATION SA. PASSAGE KAOHSOUNG FOR DAMMAM. RAN AGROUND IN BAD WEATHER, NEAR PAYYANUR. CREW OF 28 RECOVERED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
12 1.88 N,75 11.2 E
Good Fortune I on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the GOOD FORTUNE I wreck located?
The GOOD FORTUNE I wreck is located at coordinates 12 1.88 N,75 11.2 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GOOD FORTUNE I?
The seabed around the GOOD FORTUNE I lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the GOOD FORTUNE I sink?
The GOOD FORTUNE I sank on Aug 6, 1978.
When was the wreck of the GOOD FORTUNE I discovered?
The wreck of the GOOD FORTUNE I was discovered in 1978.
What country did the GOOD FORTUNE I belong to?
The GOOD FORTUNE I belonged to PA.
What cargo was the GOOD FORTUNE I carrying?
The GOOD FORTUNE I was carrying cement.
What was the tonnage of the GOOD FORTUNE I?
The GOOD FORTUNE I had a tonnage of 8076 tons.
What type of wreck is the GOOD FORTUNE I?
The GOOD FORTUNE I is classified as a carrier.