Isonzo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isonzo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 8.2 N,9 23.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.136667
  • Longitude: 9.392667
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISONZO
Type tanker
Flag IT
Orientation 30
Tonnage 3336
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2017

Surveying Details

H2213/59 6.5.59 NDW IN 390810N, 092355E. (GENOA NM 12.3/59). R/S. H2025/69 13.1.70 SHOWN IN 390813N, 092356E ON ITALIAN CHART. LC 3921. 6.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 390810N, 092340E, FIXED BY SONAR, ON ITALIAN 0090. H2112/73 1.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 160DEGS, 1125MTRS FROM TORRE FINOCCHIO. PART OF WK HAS BEEN SALVAGED. LEAST DEPTH 40MTRS. SANDY BOTTOM. GOOD CONTACT MADE ON 23.5.58, AFTER SEARCH ALTHOUGH WK IS SLOWLY MOVING. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 4.1.78 NDW SHOWN ON ITALIAN 44 [1977 EDN]. 14.8.80 SHOWN ON ITALIAN 305. 6.2.84 SHOWN AS DW ON US 53260 [1983 EDN]. NCA. 17.9.90 SHOWN AS NDW IN 390812N, 092354E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 45 [FEB'90 EDN]. NC 1990. HH100/351/12 30.4.97 DIVED ON 21.1.97. LEAST DEPTH 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50-58MTRS. NO SCOUR SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. WK IS INTACT. TORPEDO SEEMS TO HAVE STRUCK THE RUDDER/PROP WHICH ARE UNRECOGNISABLE. LARGE CANNON, APPROX 100MM, ON STERN & BOW. LIES ON STBD SIDE, WITH BOW TO THE SEA, APPROX 210DEGS. (CPL PREWER, RAF DECIMOMANNU SAC, DIVERS REPORT, FAX DTD 24.4.97). [WGD]POSN; 3908.256N, 0923.510E.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY HMS SAFARI WHILST IN CONVOY WITH 'ENTELLA' [36724] & 'LOREDAN' [36275]. (CPL PREWER).

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FAQ

Where is the ISONZO wreck located?

The ISONZO wreck is located at coordinates 39 8.2 N,9 23.56 E.

How deep is the ISONZO and where exactly is it located?

The ISONZO lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 39 8.2 N,9 23.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ISONZO?

The seabed around the ISONZO lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ISONZO sink?

The ISONZO sank on Apr 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ISONZO discovered?

The wreck of the ISONZO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ISONZO belong to?

The ISONZO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ISONZO?

The ISONZO had a tonnage of 3336 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISONZO?

The ISONZO is classified as a tanker.

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