Costanza Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Costanza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.154 N,0 40.794 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.319233
  • Longitude: 0.679900
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTANZA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 94.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2020

Surveying Details

H4975/17 15.8.17 SUNK APPROX 3.5 MILES SE OF INNER DOWSING, IN 532000N, 004000E, APPROX. INS AS WKPA. BR STD. 10.4.24 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. 11.6.51 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1190. H332 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. H4729/62 4.2.64 LOCATED IN 531908N, 004054E [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 59, FOUL AT 66FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 89FT. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT BUT DOES NOT MUCH RESEMBLE A WK. (HMS ECHO, 5.6.63). AMEND TO SW 9.5FMS. BR STD. 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 17.3MTRS. NC 108. HH090/593/01 22.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2020/0000180469 7.8.20 NOT FOUND. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY OSWALD, SOUTHAMPTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC., ANON MARITT. COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LEGHORN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the COSTANZA wreck located?

The COSTANZA wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.154 N,0 40.794 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTANZA?

The seabed around the COSTANZA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the COSTANZA sink?

The COSTANZA sank on Aug 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COSTANZA discovered?

The wreck of the COSTANZA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COSTANZA belong to?

The COSTANZA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the COSTANZA carrying?

The COSTANZA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COSTANZA?

The COSTANZA had a tonnage of 2545 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTANZA?

The COSTANZA is classified as a steam ship.

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