Galvani (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Galvani (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 49.126 N,56 56.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.818767
  • Longitude: 56.948117
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALVANI (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag IT
Length 70.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 52
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 20
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1016
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2008

Surveying Details

H02310/59 20.5.59 WK LOCATED IN 254912N, 565754E. (HMS LOCH FADA). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H02310/59 19.5.69 LOCATED BY HMS NAIAD ON 28.3.69. WK LIES IN 60FMS. GOOD ALL ROUND CONTACT OBTAINED. USED AS A TARGET FOR TRAINING SONAR OPERATORS. (HMS NAIAD, DTD 31.5.69). H2777/69 11.5.78 LOCATED 16.1.78 IN 254907.4N, 565652.7E [WGC] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. LYING E/W WITH HEIGHT 20MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. (HMS HYDRA, HN DTD 3.3.78). AMEND TO WK 44FMS. BR STD. H3576/77 22.8.78 INFORMATION AS ABOVE REPEATED. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. (HMS HYDRA). SEEMS TOO LARGE FOR A SUBMARINE. 12.10.79 INS AS WK 81MTRS. NC 2888. 15.10.04 WGD POSN: 2549.126N, 5656.887E. NE 3171. 24.9.08 LOCATED IN 2549.123N, 5656.878E [WGD]. (W LEEMAN, E-MAIL DTD 23.9.08 & 30.9.08). NCA. AWAIT FURTHER.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES FROM HMS FALMOUTH IN GULF OF OMAN.

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FAQ

Where is the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 25 49.126 N,56 56.887 E.

How deep is the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 25 49.126 N,56 56.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GALVANI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the GALVANI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the GALVANI (POSSIBLY)?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1016 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALVANI (POSSIBLY)?

The GALVANI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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