Giuseppina Accame Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Giuseppina accame Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.64 N,0 22.625 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.294000
  • Longitude: -0.377083
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIUSEPPINA ACCAME
Type sailing vessel
Flag IT
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 45
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1892
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2003

Surveying Details

H4121/76 2.11.76 H4121/76 2.11.76 EXAM'D 24.6.76 IN 501735.5N, 002232.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 44 - 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON FLAT GRAVEL SEABED. POOR SONAR SHADOW. POSSIBLE AIRCRAFT WKGE. CHART AS FOUL. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). - NM BLOCK 239/77.. HH100/351/05 15.6.92 HH100/351/05 15.6.92 WK DIVED ON IN 501735N, 002232W [OGB]. IDENTIFIED AS ITALIAN STEEL SV 'GIUSEPPINA ACCAME' - BELL RECOVERED BUT LATER LOST. ABOUT 200FT LONG. LIES SW/NE. BOWS TO SE. MAST ON SEABED ALONGSIDE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (NO AUTHORITY NOTED). 23.2.99 23.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH090/952/01 4.11.03 HH090/952/01 4.11.03 EXAM'D 22.7.03 IN 5017.640N, 0022.625W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 39.2MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.1 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 165 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 952). FULLY COLLAPSED. OUTLINE VISIBLE ON DCS3. AMEND TO SW 39MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DISAPPEARED WHILE ON A VOYAGE FROM RIO DE JANIERO.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, FULLY COLLAPSED, BOWS SSE

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FAQ

Where is the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME wreck located?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.64 N,0 22.625 W.

How deep is the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME and where exactly is it located?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.64 N,0 22.625 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME?

The seabed around the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME sink?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME sank on Jan 1, 1892.

When was the wreck of the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME discovered?

The wreck of the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME belong to?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME belonged to IT.

What cargo was the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME carrying?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME was carrying grain.

What type of wreck is the GIUSEPPINA ACCAME?

The GIUSEPPINA ACCAME is classified as a sailing vessel.

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