Africhelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Africhelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 29.099 N,11 7.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.484983
  • Longitude: 11.125500
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name AFRICHELLE
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH369/550/01 16.11.89 SUNK IN 422930N, 110721E. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (GENOA NM 21.4/89). CHART AS NDW. NC 1999. [WGD] POSN: 4239.536N, 1107.336E.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SCUTTLED FOR USE AS A FISH HAVEN. (GENOA NM 21.34/89).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 29.099 N,11 7.53 E
Africhelle on Wreck Map Africhelle Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the AFRICHELLE wreck located?

The AFRICHELLE wreck is located at coordinates 42 29.099 N,11 7.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICHELLE?

The seabed around the AFRICHELLE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the AFRICHELLE sink?

The AFRICHELLE sank on Sep 25, 1989.

When was the wreck of the AFRICHELLE discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICHELLE was discovered in 1989.

What country did the AFRICHELLE belong to?

The AFRICHELLE belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the AFRICHELLE?

The AFRICHELLE is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks