Esperia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Esperia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 2.389 N,13 1.73 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.039817
  • Longitude: 13.028833
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESPERIA (PROBABLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag IT
Length 150 m
Width 18.8 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 154
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 23
Orientation 29
Tonnage 11398
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2013

Surveying Details

20.8.12 20.8.12 SANK IN 3303.0N, 1303.0E. (J MCGREGOR & UBOAT.NET). 10.7.13 SEP 2013/000141327 10.7.13 WK LOCATED IN 3302.405N, 1301.737E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.01MTRS. LENGTH 149MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 22MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, EMAIL DTD 1.7.13). INS AS WK 69MTRS. 26.11.13 26.11.13 EXAM'D 1.7.13 IN 3302.405N, 1301.737E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.01 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. LENGTH 149MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 22MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. INTACT, PROBABLE LOSS OF SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE. LISTS TO STBD. (HMS ECHO, SNT02_13). NCA. 11.12.13 11.12.13 LIES IN 3302.389N, 1301.730E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.81MTRS. LENGTH 154MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 23MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS. (SDC BATHY). AMEND WK 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 FOR SITMAR LINE. QUARDUPLE TURBINES, TWIN SHAFT FOR 18 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY HMSM UNIQUE. 1139 MEN RECOVERED, 31 LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SSW, 45 DEG LIST TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 2.389 N,13 1.73 E
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FAQ

Where is the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 33 2.389 N,13 1.73 E.

How deep is the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 33 2.389 N,13 1.73 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPERIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ESPERIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ESPERIA (PROBABLY)?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 11398 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESPERIA (PROBABLY)?

The ESPERIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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