Elba Ferry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elba ferry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 5.4 N,9 31.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.090000
  • Longitude: 9.527500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELBA FERRY
Type roll on-roll off
Flag IT
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 348
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.3.78 GROUNDED OFF CAVOLI ISLAND IN VICINITY OF CAPE CARBONARA. (LLOYDS VOL'S.231 & 232). NCA, POSN 390524N, 093139E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND NEAR CAVOLI ISLAND IN VICINITY OF CAPE CARBONARA. ON PASSAGE FROM NAPLES FOR CARLOFORTE. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL & VESSEL SANK. (LLOYDS VOL'S.231 & 232).

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FAQ

Where is the ELBA FERRY wreck located?

The ELBA FERRY wreck is located at coordinates 39 5.4 N,9 31.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELBA FERRY?

The seabed around the ELBA FERRY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ELBA FERRY sink?

The ELBA FERRY sank on Mar 27, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ELBA FERRY discovered?

The wreck of the ELBA FERRY was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ELBA FERRY belong to?

The ELBA FERRY belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ELBA FERRY?

The ELBA FERRY had a tonnage of 348 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELBA FERRY?

The ELBA FERRY is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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