Ashanti Palm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ashanti palm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 49.965 N,14 16.209 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.832750
  • Longitude: 14.270150
Wreck Depth 1.1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ASHANTI PALM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Orientation 115
Tonnage 5123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1962
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2020

Surveying Details

HH4419/55 28.5.63 SANK AGAINST THE BREAKWATER AFTER BEING HOLED. (LL). NCA YET. HH4419/55 29.8.63 DWP (MAST) WITH BOW 210DEGS, 315FT, & STERN 178DEGS, 645FT FROM MOLO SAN VINCENZO GPFL LT. (US NM 2019/63). - NM 1822/63. H4419/55 19.3.64 POSN GIVEN AS 404953N, 141620E. (GENOA NM 49.4/63). BR STD. 16.2.84 DWP SHOWN IN 404956N, 141615E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 130. NC 914. 2.10.97 DW SHOWN IN 405001N, 141617E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 84 [DEC '93 EDN]. NC 915. 23.11.06 SHOWN IN 4049.965N, 1416.209E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 84 [INT 3386] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 915. 7.11.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 4049.965N, 1416.209E [WGD] ON IT500084. (EDN 3.43, DTD 17.8.16). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING HOLED AFTER CRASHING AGAINST BREAKWATER DURING A STORM. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 49.965 N,14 16.209 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASHANTI PALM wreck located?

The ASHANTI PALM wreck is located at coordinates 40 49.965 N,14 16.209 E.

How deep is the ASHANTI PALM and where exactly is it located?

The ASHANTI PALM lies at a depth of about 1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 40 49.965 N,14 16.209 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHANTI PALM?

The seabed around the ASHANTI PALM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ASHANTI PALM sink?

The ASHANTI PALM sank on Nov 18, 1962.

When was the wreck of the ASHANTI PALM discovered?

The wreck of the ASHANTI PALM was discovered in 1962.

What country did the ASHANTI PALM belong to?

The ASHANTI PALM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASHANTI PALM carrying?

The ASHANTI PALM was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ASHANTI PALM?

The ASHANTI PALM had a tonnage of 5123 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHANTI PALM?

The ASHANTI PALM is classified as a steam ship.

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