Enrico Costa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Enrico costa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 5.896 N,14 27.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.098267
  • Longitude: 14.456483
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ENRICO COSTA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4080
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2024

Surveying Details

H2118/52 29.4.52 NDWPA IN 380525N, 142915E. (GENOA NM 12.3/52). NES 1976 & 188. H2118/52 27.8.58 NOW NDW IN 380558N, 142739E. BR STD. 2.7.74 POSN AMENDED TO 380553N, 142718E. NC 1976. 10.5.76 NDW SHOWN IN 380548N, 142657E ON ITALIAN 50. POSN FIXED BY SONAR. NCA. H2112/73 22.9.76 POSN: 009DEGS, 8150MTRS FROM CASTELLO DI CARONIA MARINA IN 62MTRS, ON MUD & ROCKS. 5.4.57 GOOD METALLIC CONTACT. NCA. 28.9.95 [EUR] POSN: 380607N, 142722E. NE 1976. SEP 2008/000017130 20.2.08 20.2.08 NOW HISTORIC WK. (ITALIAN NM 3/6/08). - NM 1512/08. SEP 2009/000027154 9.4.09 WK HAS REST'D AREA RADIUS 250MTRS. FISHING, STOPPING, ANCHORING AND DIVING PROHIBITED. (ITALIAN SDNM 6/22/09). BA 1976 STS TO SHOW AREA. NCA. 11.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 3805.896N, 1427.389E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT in 1928 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G COSTA FU ANDREA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE OFF MARINA DI CARONIA, SICILY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ENRICO COSTA wreck located?

The ENRICO COSTA wreck is located at coordinates 38 5.896 N,14 27.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENRICO COSTA?

The seabed around the ENRICO COSTA lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ENRICO COSTA sink?

The ENRICO COSTA sank on Jun 26, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ENRICO COSTA discovered?

The wreck of the ENRICO COSTA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ENRICO COSTA belong to?

The ENRICO COSTA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ENRICO COSTA?

The ENRICO COSTA had a tonnage of 4080 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENRICO COSTA?

The ENRICO COSTA is classified as a steam ship.

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