Giorgio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Giorgio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 5.539 N,12 26.992 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.092317
  • Longitude: 12.449867
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GIORGIO
Type trawler
Flag IT
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1943
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2118/52 29.4.52 NDW PA IN 380530N, 122700E. (GENOA NM 12.2/52). BR STD. 27.4.76 SHOWN IN 380552N, 122558E ON ITALIAN 0050. H2112/73 14.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 380530N, 122700E, OR 290DEGS, 6M FROM SAN GUILIANO SEMAPHORE. RESULT OF SURVEY DR 303 FG 12306/12/1954: SEARCHED FOR IN GEOGRAPHICAL POSN ONLY WITH NEGATIVE RESULT DUE TO IRREGULARITY OF DEPTHS. (ITALIAN WK RECORDS). 31.8.84 NDW PA SHOWN IN 380533N, 122650E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 17. NC 964. 15.5.99 SHOWN IN 3805.600N, 1227.050E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 260 [1995 EDN]. NC 964. [WGD] POSN: 3805.539N, 1226.992E.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912, WAS MINED 6M OFF TRAPANI. (ITALIAN WW2 LOSSES)

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FAQ

Where is the GIORGIO wreck located?

The GIORGIO wreck is located at coordinates 38 5.539 N,12 26.992 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIORGIO?

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

When did the GIORGIO sink?

The GIORGIO sank on Mar 24, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GIORGIO discovered?

The wreck of the GIORGIO was discovered in 1952.

What country did the GIORGIO belong to?

The GIORGIO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the GIORGIO?

The GIORGIO had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIORGIO?

The GIORGIO is classified as a trawler.