Siglo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Siglo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 0 N,11 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.000000
  • Longitude: 11.400000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIGLO
Type stern trawler
Flag PA
Length 66 m
Width 10 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 806
Tonnage Type net
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2848/77 6.7.83 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 350000N, 112400E, AGROUND & ON FIRE. (LLOYDS VOL.252). NAVAREA 111 240/83 REFERS. NCA YET, AWAIT LOCAL NM. H2848/77 11.4.84 TOWED OUT TO SEA & SUNK IN OVER 500MTRS OUTSIDE TUNISIAN WATERS. (LLOYDS VOL.254). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN NOT STATED.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY SOC. DES CHANTIERS ET ATELIERS DU RHIN, STRASBOURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARLIN MARITIME CO, S.A. RAN AGROUND OFF SFAX. FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE BRIDGE AREA, TOTALLY GUTTING HER AFTER AN EXPLOSION IN HER FUEL TANKS. ALL CREW SAFE. REFLOATED, TOWED OUTSIDE TUNISIAN WATERS & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SIGLO wreck located?

The SIGLO wreck is located at coordinates 35 0 N,11 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIGLO?

The seabed around the SIGLO lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SIGLO sink?

The SIGLO sank on Jun 14, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SIGLO discovered?

The wreck of the SIGLO was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SIGLO belong to?

The SIGLO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SIGLO carrying?

The SIGLO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SIGLO?

The SIGLO had a tonnage of 806 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIGLO?

The SIGLO is classified as a stern trawler.

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