Derna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Derna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 24.655 N,4 9.759 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.410917
  • Longitude: 4.162650
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DERNA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 83.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 1769
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2012

Surveying Details

H02224/43 27.7.43 H02224/43 27.7.43 ITALIAN SHIP, POSSIBLY SS 'DERNA', SUNK IN 432448N, 041048E, APPROX. (HMS TAURUS PATROL REPORT [M.03864/43] 27.2.43 TO 18.3.43). CHART AS NDW PA. - FNM 1582/43. 12.4.77 12.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 1303 [NOV'76 EDN]. NCA. H4693/71 23.8.83 23.8.83 MAY BE WK REPD IN 432600N, 041018E [WK NO. 35516].H4693/71 2.10.84 WK 23.6MTRS IN 432438N, 040943E. (FRENCH NM 84/27/42). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS. - NM 2725/84. 14.11.88 14.11.88 NOW SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS ON NE 1705. HH354/520/04 14.7.05 HH354/520/04 14.7.05 NOW WKS USC 20MTRS. (FRENCH CHART 7053). - NM 3264/05. 7.7.08 SEP 2008/000056902 7.7.08 RECORD REVIEWED, WK 23.5MTRS IN 4324.655N, 0409.759E [WGD] & WK USC 20MTRS IN 4324.736N, 0409.874E [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 7053 [JAN 05' EDN]. THIS RECORD AMENDED TO WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SHOWN IN CONJUCTION WITH WK CLOSE NE [71913] WHICH COVERS THIS POSN ON BA 1705 [FEB 06' EDN]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY CANTIERI NAVALI RUINITI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY 'TIRRENIA' SOC. ANON. DE NAV.. ON PASSAGE FROM TOULON TO BARCELONA. REQUISITIONED BY ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE HMS TAURUS SUNK 14M S OF LE GRAU DU ROI. (ITALIAN WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

COVERED BY POSN OF [71913] AT CHART SCALE

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FAQ

Where is the DERNA wreck located?

The DERNA wreck is located at coordinates 43 24.655 N,4 9.759 E.

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

The DERNA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 43 24.655 N,4 9.759 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DERNA?

The seabed around the DERNA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the DERNA sink?

The DERNA sank on Mar 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DERNA discovered?

The wreck of the DERNA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DERNA belong to?

The DERNA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the DERNA?

The DERNA had a tonnage of 1769 tons.

What type of wreck is the DERNA?

The DERNA is classified as a steam ship.

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