Alba Sicula 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alba sicula 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 47.438 N,14 16.625 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.790633
  • Longitude: 14.277083
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALBA SICULA 1
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 850
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2021

Surveying Details

H4989/70 5.2.74 SANK IN 404724N, 141642E WHILE UNDER TOW BY SS 'VENASSA', FIXED BY RADAR. (SS 'VENASSA' HN DTD 15.12.73). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H4989/70 21.8.74 NDW PA IN 404724N, 141642E. (GENOA NM 30.1/74). [COPIED FROM OUR LETTER OF 18.2.74 TO GENOA]. NCA. H4989/70 2.7.75 REPEATED. (GENOA NM 24.2.75). NCA. 16.2.84 NDW PA SHOWN IN 404727N, 141638E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 130. NC 914. 3.10.97 SHOWN IN 404730N, 141641E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 130, BUT NOT SHOWN ON LARGER SCALE ITALIAN 84 [DEC '93 EDN] [WHICH WAS ADOPTED AS BA 915]. RETAINED ON NC 915. 23.11.06 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 4047.436N, 1416.626E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 84 [INT 3386] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 915.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SUFFERED FIRE IN THE ENGINE-ROOM, CAUSING THE CARGO TO SHIFT. SANK 1M OFF NAPLES, WHILE UNDER TOW BY SS 'VENASSA'. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.214).

General Comments

UK NM 3718/17

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FAQ

Where is the ALBA SICULA 1 wreck located?

The ALBA SICULA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 40 47.438 N,14 16.625 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBA SICULA 1?

The seabed around the ALBA SICULA 1 lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the ALBA SICULA 1 sink?

The ALBA SICULA 1 sank on Dec 15, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ALBA SICULA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the ALBA SICULA 1 was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ALBA SICULA 1 belong to?

The ALBA SICULA 1 belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ALBA SICULA 1 carrying?

The ALBA SICULA 1 was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the ALBA SICULA 1?

The ALBA SICULA 1 had a tonnage of 850 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBA SICULA 1?

The ALBA SICULA 1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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