Bianca C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bianca c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 1.319 N,61 48.118 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.021983
  • Longitude: -61.801967
Wreck Depth 27.69 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIANCA C
Type merchant vessel
Flag IT
Length 181.1 m
Width 23.2 m
Sonar Length 183
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 18.5
Orientation 55
Tonnage 18427
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H5536/61 3.1.62 SANK 358.5DEG, 1.15M FROM PT SALINE LT. (HMS LONDONDERRY/HM, GRENADA). H5536/61 5.1.62 SANK IN 120122N, 614750W. LEAST DEPTH AT FOREMAST 9FT. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. (HBR & SHIPPING DEPT, GRENADA, HN 17.11.61). - NM 2659/61. H5536/61 18.7.63 OWNERS CLAIM WK IS CLEAR TO 60FT AND NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (HM, GRENADA 20.6.63). NCA. H4000/85 27.6.86 WK BUOY MISSING. (HMS GLAMORGAN, HN 8.5.86). NCA YET. HH671/818/01 17.8.89 CONFIRMED WK IS NO LONGER BUOYED. (GRENADA PORTS AUTHORITY, 14.7.89). - NM 2589/89. 29.4.92 [WGD] POSN: 120121N, 614810W. NC 797. 21.1.97 NOTED AS BEING ABOUT 30MTRS DEEP AT BRIDGE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JAN 97). NCA. SEP 2016/000230198 17.3.17 EXAM'D 18.09.16 IN 1201.319N, 6148.118E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.69MTRS, GEN DEPTH 48.0MTRS. LENGTH 183MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 18.5MTRS. PREDICTED TIDES APPLIED TO LEAST DEPTH. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, HI 1527, H525_BLOCK_1_WRECK_52655). AMEND TO DW 27.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY LA CIOTAT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GIACOMO COSTA FU ANDREA. PASSAGE LA GUAIRA, VENEZUELA, FOR THE UK VIA GRENADA. SUFFERED EXPLOSIONS & FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILST AT ANCHOR. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (DODS).

General Comments

APPEARS TO BE LARGE CARGO VESSEL. PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. LEANING ON STARBOARD SIDE. NO VISIBLE SCOUR.

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FAQ

Where is the BIANCA C wreck located?

The BIANCA C wreck is located at coordinates 12 1.319 N,61 48.118 W.

How deep is the BIANCA C and where exactly is it located?

The BIANCA C lies at a depth of about 27.69 meters and is located at coordinates 12 1.319 N,61 48.118 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIANCA C?

The seabed around the BIANCA C lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the BIANCA C sink?

The BIANCA C sank on Oct 24, 1961.

When was the wreck of the BIANCA C discovered?

The wreck of the BIANCA C was discovered in 1961.

What country did the BIANCA C belong to?

The BIANCA C belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the BIANCA C?

The BIANCA C had a tonnage of 18427 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIANCA C?

The BIANCA C is classified as a merchant vessel.

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