Costa Concordia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Costa concordia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 21.892 N,10 55.257 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.364867
  • Longitude: 10.920950
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name COSTA CONCORDIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag IT
Length 290.2 m
Width 35.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 114500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 2012
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2014

Surveying Details

16.1.12 SANK OFF ISOLA DE GIGLIO. POSN 4221.892N, 1055.257E [WGD] FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2012/000012511 16.1.12 CAPSIZED AND AGROUND IN PA 4221.9N, 1055.4E [WGD]. (HYDROLANT 117/12). NCA. 17.1.12 WK LIST FURTHER TO STBD. FUEL RECOVERY OPERATIONS WILL COMMENCE SOON. (BBC NEWS). NOW ALMOST ON BEAM ENDS. NCA. 25.7.14 VESSEL WAS BROUGHT TO VERTICAL POSN ON 17.8.13, WORK COMMENCED ON REFLOATING IN JULY 2014. ON 23.7.14 COMMENCED PASSAGE TO GENOA UNDER TOW AT 2 KNOTS. AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED, NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 2005 BY FINCANTIERI SESTRI PONENTE, ITALY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARNIVAL CORPORATION. 6 X OIL ENGINES OF 101400HP FOR 23 KNOTS. 51387 DISPLACEMENT TONS. BUILT FOR 3700 PASSENGERS & 1100 CREW. GROUNDED ON PORT SIDE, LISTED HEAVILY TO STBD AND SANK OFF ISOLA DEL GIGLIO, ITALY. QUOTED AS CTL. (WIKI).

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FAQ

Where is the COSTA CONCORDIA wreck located?

The COSTA CONCORDIA wreck is located at coordinates 42 21.892 N,10 55.257 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTA CONCORDIA?

The seabed around the COSTA CONCORDIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the COSTA CONCORDIA sink?

The COSTA CONCORDIA sank on Jan 13, 2012.

When was the wreck of the COSTA CONCORDIA discovered?

The wreck of the COSTA CONCORDIA was discovered in 2012.

What country did the COSTA CONCORDIA belong to?

The COSTA CONCORDIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the COSTA CONCORDIA?

The COSTA CONCORDIA had a tonnage of 114500 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTA CONCORDIA?

The COSTA CONCORDIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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