Duca Degli Abruzzi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Duca degli abruzzi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 16.522 S,49 16.543 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -12.275367
  • Longitude: 49.275717
Water Depth 5 m
Drying Height of the Feature 2.7 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2315
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01799/42 23.5.42 H01799/42 23.5.42 STRANDED 238DEGS, 9.1C FROM F.WRG LT AT ANTSIRANA. SHOWING 2 MASTS, FUNNEL & UPPER DECK ABOVE WATER. (SO FORCE F 1027C/14.5.42, WAR REGISTRY). - FNM 1102(P)/42 ISSUED. H01799/42 30.10.42 H01799/42 30.10.42 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 121627S, 491634E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2391/42. H1478/64 6.11.64 H1478/64 6.11.64 LARGE VISIBLE WK, SITTING ALMOST UPRIGHT ON THE BOTTOM. SHOWS TWO MASTS, FUNNEL AND SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE, ALL RUST RED IN COLOUR. (HMS DAMPIER, HN 25/64, 15.8.64). NCA. H3833/72 27.6.86 H3833/72 27.6.86 MAST STILL VISIBLE. (BREST NM 86 22 36). NCA. HH465/350/01 2.8.91 HH465/350/01 2.8.91 NOW A WK DRYING 5.9MTRS IN 121626.5S, 491633E. (BREST NM 91 27 59) TIDAL RANGE AT SPRINGS IS ABOUT 2.2MTRS, CHART AS ST HEIGHT 3.7MTRS [12FT]. - NM 2322/91. 26.3.13 SEP 2013/000030201 26.3.13 SHOWN ST ST HT 2.7MTRS IN 1216.522S, 4916.543E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7681 [2013 EDN].
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2013

Circumstances of loss

WAS SUNK DURING THE BRITISH OCCUPATION OF DIEGO SUAREZ. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE, VOL.III).

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FAQ

Where is the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI wreck located?

The DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI wreck is located at coordinates 12 16.522 S,49 16.543 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI?

The seabed around the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI sink?

The DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI sank on May 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI discovered?

The wreck of the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI was discovered in 1942.

What country did the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI belong to?

The DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI?

The DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI had a tonnage of 2315 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI?

The DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI is classified as a motor vessel.

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