Chieri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chieri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 31.967 N,6 30.799 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.532783
  • Longitude: -6.513317
Wreck Depth 177 m
Water Depth 172 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIERI
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 116.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5334
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details FOUNDERED IN 473300N, 063000W. (LLOYDS). 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 473300N, 063000W [EUR] ON FR 4735. 18.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 150MTRS ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. LISTED AS NDW PD IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. CHART AS WK USC PA 150MTRS. NC 2643.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY ANSALDO SAN GIORGIO, FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER IN THE GULF OF GASCOYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY LA MERIDIONALE DI NAV SA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIERI wreck located?

The CHIERI wreck is located at coordinates 47 31.967 N,6 30.799 W.

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

The CHIERI lies at a depth of about 177 meters and is located at coordinates 47 31.967 N,6 30.799 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIERI?

The seabed around the CHIERI lies at approximately 172 meters deep.

When did the CHIERI sink?

The CHIERI sank on Dec 7, 1929.

When was the wreck of the CHIERI discovered?

The wreck of the CHIERI was discovered in 1929.

What country did the CHIERI belong to?

The CHIERI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the CHIERI?

The CHIERI had a tonnage of 5334 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIERI?

The CHIERI is classified as a steam ship.

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