Boccaccio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Boccaccio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 12.913 N,5 14.125 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.215217
  • Longitude: -5.235417
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOCCACCIO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H7761/37 3.12.37 WK IN 481200N, 051500W APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST). NCA. 24.11.75 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 481233N, 051248W ON FRENCH 5316. COULD POSSIBLY BE THE 'BOCCACCIO'. NCA. 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 481230N, 051230W ON FRENCH 4735. SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 481233N, 051336W ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. BR STD. H3774/81 22.10.85 LOCATED IN 481257N, 051402W. LEAST DEPTH 105MTRS [57FMS]. (FRENCH NM 85 38 28). WK IN 481258N, 051402W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14585068). BR STD. 6.1.00 SHOWN AS WK PD 105MTRS IN 4812.970N, 0514.033W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7172 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. 4.3.09 WK 105MTRS SHOWN IN 4812.913N, 0514.125W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. NE 2035.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 359NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY 'TIRRENIA' SOC ANON DI NAV. SANK OFF USHANT FOLLOWING AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION AND FIRE WHILST ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR GENOA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BOCCACCIO wreck located?

The BOCCACCIO wreck is located at coordinates 48 12.913 N,5 14.125 W.

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

The BOCCACCIO lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 48 12.913 N,5 14.125 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOCCACCIO?

The seabed around the BOCCACCIO lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the BOCCACCIO sink?

The BOCCACCIO sank on Nov 18, 1937.

When was the wreck of the BOCCACCIO discovered?

The wreck of the BOCCACCIO was discovered in 1937.

What country did the BOCCACCIO belong to?

The BOCCACCIO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the BOCCACCIO carrying?

The BOCCACCIO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BOCCACCIO?

The BOCCACCIO had a tonnage of 3027 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOCCACCIO?

The BOCCACCIO is classified as a steam ship.

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