Galatea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Galatea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 42.949 N,9 26.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.715817
  • Longitude: 9.449983
Water Depth 205 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name GALATEA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 47.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1977
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 24.7.87 NDW PA SHOWN IN 414300N, 092700E [EUR] ON 200MTR LINE, ON FRENCH 7025 [1986 EDN]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2009000104886 14.9.09 SHOWN IN 4143.00N, 0926.99E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6929 [3RD EDN 2009]. - NM 5256/09.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1947 BY CANTIERI GIUSEPPI PEGAN, VENICE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIRO MANCINO DI ANTONIO. PASSAGE MARINA DI CARRARA FOR TUNIS. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING LEAKS. CREW OF SEVEN RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GALATEA wreck located?

The GALATEA wreck is located at coordinates 41 42.949 N,9 26.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GALATEA?

The seabed around the GALATEA lies at approximately 205 meters deep.

When did the GALATEA sink?

The GALATEA sank on Jul 9, 1977.

When was the wreck of the GALATEA discovered?

The wreck of the GALATEA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the GALATEA belong to?

The GALATEA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the GALATEA carrying?

The GALATEA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the GALATEA?

The GALATEA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALATEA?

The GALATEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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