Arturo Volpe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arturo volpe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 15.94 N,15 39.26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.265667
  • Longitude: 15.654333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ARTURO VOLPE
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 86.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 1499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2008

Surveying Details

28.2.73 VESSEL REPORTED SANK 1KM OFF CAPO FARO. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA, POSN 381600N, 153918E FOR FILING ONLY. 30.3.73 REPORT STATES THAT VESSEL STRANDED. SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA. 19.11.08 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 138 [INT 3352, 2007 EDN, 1:30,000]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY FLENSBERGER SCHIFFS. GES, FLENSBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALBERTO M VOLPE & CO. PASSAGE NOVOROSSISK FOR POZZUOLI. WAS STRANDED OFF NE COAST OF SICILY AFTER HEAVY WEATHER HAD SHIFTED DECK CARGO. 14 CREW RESCUED, THREE LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARTURO VOLPE wreck located?

The ARTURO VOLPE wreck is located at coordinates 38 15.94 N,15 39.26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTURO VOLPE?

The seabed around the ARTURO VOLPE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ARTURO VOLPE sink?

The ARTURO VOLPE sank on Feb 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ARTURO VOLPE discovered?

The wreck of the ARTURO VOLPE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ARTURO VOLPE belong to?

The ARTURO VOLPE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ARTURO VOLPE carrying?

The ARTURO VOLPE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ARTURO VOLPE?

The ARTURO VOLPE had a tonnage of 1499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTURO VOLPE?

The ARTURO VOLPE is classified as a steam ship.

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