California Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
California Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2.233 N,15 17.261 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.037217
  • Longitude: 15.287683
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CALIFORNIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag IT
Length 164.3 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 13.4
Tonnage 13060
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H02283/45 31.5.45 DWP IN 370218N, 151719E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1660/46 9.4.46 AMEND TO DWP FOR BOW SECTION, BUT STERN IN FIRM OUTLINE. (FHO MED). BR STD. H1660/46 7.1.49 AMEND TO DWP. (GENOA NM). BR STD. H2824/53 18.5.53 NOW STATED TO BE A FOUL AREA. (GENOA NM 16.13/53). - NM 1134/53. 1.1.62 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL GROUND, MARKED BY BLACK CAN BUOY, IN 370218N, 151717E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 25.10.85 FOUL, WITH 140MTR DIAMETER ENTRY PROHIBITED AREA, SHOWN IN 370218N, 151717E ON ITALIAN 269 [1985 EDN]. NOTE IN TITLE STATES IRON PLATES & BARS PROJECTING FROM THE BOTTOM. (ITALIAN 918/05). NC 966 WITH TITLE NOTE. NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 269 [1997 EDN]. 7.8.99 NOW CHARTED AS MAGENTA LEGEND 'OBSTN' WITH 70MTR RADIUS ENTRY PROHIBITED AREA CENTRED ON 3702.450N, 1517.223E [EUR]. [NOTE IN TITLE NO LONGER SHOWN]. (ITALIAN PORTOLANA 1B PAGE 322). NC 966. HH371/670/02 6.2.03 [EUR] POSN: 3702.30N, 1517.30E. S OF ANCHORING ZONE 'A'. (PORTOLANO 1C, PAGE 323 & LOCAL COASTGUARD VIA ITALIAN HO). - NM BLOCK 1266/03. 24.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 3702.233N, 1517.261E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY SCOTTS' SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LLOYD TRIESTINO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT SYRACUSE, SCILIY. (DODS).

General Comments

S OF ANCHORING ZONE 'A'

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 2.233 N,15 17.261 E
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FAQ

Where is the CALIFORNIA wreck located?

The CALIFORNIA wreck is located at coordinates 37 2.233 N,15 17.261 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CALIFORNIA?

The seabed around the CALIFORNIA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CALIFORNIA sink?

The CALIFORNIA sank on Aug 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CALIFORNIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALIFORNIA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CALIFORNIA belong to?

The CALIFORNIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA had a tonnage of 13060 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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