Gaia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gaia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 59.683 N,12 28.385 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.994717
  • Longitude: 12.473083
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GAIA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 55.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1965
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2025

Surveying Details

H4021/65 18.10.66 WK 5.5MTRS IN 375944N, 122803E. (GENOA NM 40.18/66). - NM 1968/66. H4021/65 17.5.67 G CAN BUOY, FL.G.5S. (GENOA NM 16.40/67). R/S. H4021/65 14.9.67 LEAST DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. (GENOA NM 1.3/68). R/S. 31.8.84 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 375948N, 122757E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 17. NC 964. 15.5.99 SHOWN IN 3759.910N, 1228.120E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 260 [1995 EDN]. NC 964. SEP 2011/000178362 4.10.11 NOW DW IN 3759.75N, 1228.43E [EUR]. (ITALIAN NM 17/12/11). [WGD] POSN: 3759.683N, 1228.385E.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1956 BY CANTIERI NAVALE M&B BENETTI, VIAREGGIO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTONIO TRICOLI. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW IN HEAVY WEATHER, EN-ROUTE TO TRAPANI. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 1494/25

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FAQ

Where is the GAIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GAIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 59.683 N,12 28.385 E.

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

The GAIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 37 59.683 N,12 28.385 E.

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

The seabed around the GAIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the GAIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The GAIA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 3, 1965.

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

The wreck of the GAIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the GAIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GAIA (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the GAIA (PROBABLY)?

The GAIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAIA (PROBABLY)?

The GAIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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