Fertilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fertilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 45.413 N,18 6.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.756883
  • Longitude: 18.103767
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FERTILIA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Tonnage 986
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H2448/52 16.12.64 NDW IN 404523N, 180612E. (GENOA NM 15.14/52). NE 1632. 29.6.76 WK SHOWN IN 404523N, 180612E ON ITALIAN 0060. H2112/73 17.8.76 'FERTILIA' SANK IN 404523N, 180612E IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. VERY VAGUE SONAR CONTACT. (ITALIAN WK RECORDS). 18.2.91 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 29 [1987 EDN]. 7.4.93 NDW SHOWN IN 404523N, 180612E ON ITALIAN 920 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 9.9.94 NDW SHOWN IN 404530N, 180600E ON US 54080 [2ND EDN, 1994]. NCA. 31.5.12 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 29 [1991 EDN, CORR TO 2009]. NOT SHOWN ON IT300029 [EDN 28.8]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE VALONA FOR BRINDISI. WAS SUNK BY ALLIED SUBMARINE 10M NE OF BRINDISI. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE, VOL III).

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FAQ

Where is the FERTILIA wreck located?

The FERTILIA wreck is located at coordinates 40 45.413 N,18 6.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERTILIA?

The seabed around the FERTILIA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the FERTILIA sink?

The FERTILIA sank on Jan 30, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FERTILIA discovered?

The wreck of the FERTILIA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FERTILIA belong to?

The FERTILIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the FERTILIA?

The FERTILIA had a tonnage of 986 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERTILIA?

The FERTILIA is classified as a steam ship.

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