Artiglio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Artiglio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 25.71 N,2 56.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.428500
  • Longitude: -2.937917
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTIGLIO
Type salvage vessel
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1930
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H8812/30 2.1.31 NDW IN 472526N, 025611W OR 022DEGS, 1.28M FROM NE END OF LA VIEILLE, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK IN 472531N, 025612W OR 020DEGS, 1.34M FROM LA VIEILLE. (PARIS NM 51 2755 30). CHART AS NDW IN 472527N, 025612W. - NM 99/31. H8812/30 2.3.31 NOW STATED TO BE DW WITH MARKER BUOY. (PARIS NM 7 307 31). - NM 426/31. H9324/31 27.5.32 DISPERSED. (PARIS NM 51 2327 31 & 20 999 32). DELETE. - NM 900/32. H5977/53 3.10.53 WK 13.1MTRS [7FMS] IN 472544N, 025621.5W. (PARIS NM 53 33 18). NOTE. 19.11.85 'ARTIGLIO' IN 472545.2N, 025615.2W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 13.9.88 ITALIAN SALVAGE VESSEL 'ARTIGLIO' IN 472545.2N, 025615.2W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 13.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572003). NCA. HH353/351/02 6.11.91 LEAST DEPTH NOW 12.5MTRS. (BREST NM 91 43 17). - NM 3253/91. 9.2.01 SHOWN IN 4725.770N, 0256.195W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7143 [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. NC 2385. 15.12.03 SHOWN IN 4725.710N, 0256.275W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7143 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2835.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX-BRITISH NORTH SEA TRAWLER 'MACBETH' BUILT 1906, WAS BLOWN UP BY ACCIDENT KILLING CHIEF DIVER ALBERTO GIANNI AND MOST OF THE CREW DURING DEMOLITION WORK ON THE WRECK SS 'FLORENCE' OFF ILE HOUAT IN THE BAIE DE QUIBERON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SORIMA COMPANY OF GENOA [FORMED IN 1924]. (WEALTH FROM THE SEA).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 25.71 N,2 56.275 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARTIGLIO wreck located?

The ARTIGLIO wreck is located at coordinates 47 25.71 N,2 56.275 W.

How deep is the ARTIGLIO and where exactly is it located?

The ARTIGLIO lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 25.71 N,2 56.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTIGLIO?

The seabed around the ARTIGLIO lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ARTIGLIO sink?

The ARTIGLIO sank on Jan 1, 1930.

When was the wreck of the ARTIGLIO discovered?

The wreck of the ARTIGLIO was discovered in 1930.

What country did the ARTIGLIO belong to?

The ARTIGLIO belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the ARTIGLIO?

The ARTIGLIO is classified as a salvage vessel.

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