Citta Di Alessandria Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Citta di alessandria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 35.710000
- Longitude: 34.609167
|
| Wreck Depth |
4.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
LR |
| Length |
84.1 m |
| Width |
12.5 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Tonnage |
2197 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 5, 1972
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 24, 1997 |
Surveying Details
7.4.72 7.4.72 VESSEL GROUNDED OFF CAPE ANDREAS. (LLOYDS VOL.207). NCA YET. 1.6.72 1.6.72 VESSEL IN 354130N, 343530E APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA YET. H4357/71 26.6.72 H4357/71 26.6.72 ST (CONSPIC) LIES 042DEGS, 0.2M FROM KLIDHES LT HO. (PARIS NM 72/22/20, ROSTOCK NM 1203/43/72). - NM 1290/72. H4357/71 24.7.72 H4357/71 24.7.72 VESSEL NOW 055DEGS, 0.15M FROM KLIDHES LT HO, LYING WITH 075-085DEG LIST, VISIBLE AT ALL STAGES OF TIDE. (CAPT BAYADA, PORT OFFICER FAMAJUSTA). NCA. H1288/73 26.11.73 H1288/73 26.11.73 POSN NOW 038DEGS, 1.8C FROM LT HO, BROKEN UP WITH 15FT DEPTH OVER VESSEL. (WEST, BSAC 22.11.73). - NM 24/74. H4357/71 14.1.74 H4357/71 14.1.74 NOT SIGHTED ON TWO PASSAGES, PASSING WITHIN 3M OF CHARTED POSN. (SS HYDATINA HN 1/74). 12.8.84 12.8.84 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON TURKISH 342 [1983 EDN]. 24.3.97 24.3.97 WGD POSN: 354236N, 343633E. NE 796. 22.11.04 22.11.04 FREIGHTER WITH LARGE STERN SECTION ON SANDY SEABED, CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM SURFACE, REST OF WK STREWN EASTWARDS ALONG SIDE OF ISLET. FISHING NETS HANG ON STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE. ENGINE BLOCK [PHOTO] STANDS ALONE, REST OF WK FLATTENED. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'04) NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1959 BY P LINDENAU, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOLF SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE LATTAKIA FOR MERSIN. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS OFF KLIOHES ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, C. ANDREAS PENINSULAR, CYPRUS. CREW RESCUED, VESSEL LATER SANK AFTER LISTING MORE THAN 45DEG TO STARBOARD. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E
Citta Di Alessandria on Wreck Map
Citta Di Alessandria Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA wreck located?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA wreck is located at coordinates 35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E.
How deep is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA and where exactly is it located?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?
The seabed around the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA sink?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA sank on Feb 5, 1972.
When was the wreck of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA discovered?
The wreck of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA was discovered in 1972.
What country did the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA belong to?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA belonged to LR.
What was the tonnage of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA had a tonnage of 2197 tons.
What type of wreck is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?
The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
STERN AND ENGINE BLOCK HIGHEST PARTS