Enrico Parodi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Enrico parodi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.065 N,5 33.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.217750
  • Longitude: -5.554983
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENRICO PARODI
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 22.8
Sonar Width 19.2
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 62
Tonnage 3818
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4917/16 22.8.16 H4917/16 22.8.16 SUNK IN 501300N, 053315W WITH LEAST DEPTH 6.5FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK 6.5FMS (11.9MTRS). - NM 918/16. 3.1.72 3.1.72 LOCATED LYING E/W AND REPORTED AS SINKING INTO THE SANDY SEABED. SALVAGE HAS APPARENTLY BEEN ATTEMPTED USING EXPLOSIVES AS SEPARATE PIECES OF WRECKAGE LIE IN VICINITY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2959/73 11.7.73 H2959/73 11.7.73 CONFIRMED AS WK IN 501300N, 053315W. (E GILES, 20.6.73) NCA. HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 DIVED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IN 501300.5N, 053314W [OGB] USING DECCA. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/19 1.10.02 HH100/351/19 1.10.02 DIVED REGULARLY BY GROUP KNOWN AS DIVE ST IVES. LOCATED IN 5013.045N, 0533.214W [WGD] UJSING DGPS. SEABED DEPTH AT MID-TIDE 33MTRS. LARGE WK STANDING 6MTRS HIGH. 2 BOILERS. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 30.9.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 8.9.04 8.9.04 FULLY COLLAPSED AND GENERALLY BROKEN DOWN TO THE SEABED. TWO ATHWARTSHIPS BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 9.04). NCA. 14.12.11 14.12.11 LOCATED 30.1.11 IN 5013.065N, 0533.299W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.67 IN GEN DEPTH 26.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22.8MTRS, WIDTH 19.2MTRS, HT 4.68MTRS. LIES 062/242 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-KING EDGAR, EX-BOSCOME. BUILT IN 1903 BY OSBOURNE GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 315 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MESSINA. WENT AGROUND IN DENSE FOG UNDER GURNARDS HEAD. WAS REFLOATED AND TAKEN IN TOW BY SALVAGE VESSEL LADY OF THE ISLES. DEVELOPED A SERIOUS LEAK AND SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.065 N,5 33.299 W
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FAQ

Where is the ENRICO PARODI wreck located?

The ENRICO PARODI wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.065 N,5 33.299 W.

How deep is the ENRICO PARODI and where exactly is it located?

The ENRICO PARODI lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.065 N,5 33.299 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENRICO PARODI?

The seabed around the ENRICO PARODI lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ENRICO PARODI sink?

The ENRICO PARODI sank on Jul 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ENRICO PARODI discovered?

The wreck of the ENRICO PARODI was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ENRICO PARODI belong to?

The ENRICO PARODI belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ENRICO PARODI carrying?

The ENRICO PARODI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ENRICO PARODI?

The ENRICO PARODI had a tonnage of 3818 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENRICO PARODI?

The ENRICO PARODI is classified as a steam ship.

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