Italia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Italia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.53 N,8 50.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.658833
  • Longitude: -8.842333
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ITALIA
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 153.6 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 9973
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H95/39 3.7.40 H95/39 IN POSN 504100N, 085230W. ALSO A NAMED WRECK IN THIS POSN IN C IN C LETTER OF 3.7.40. (WEST APPS LIST 15.1.41). LATER POSN GIVEN 503700N, 084400W. (WRECKS OFFICERS SINKINGS BK). H1001/40 H1001/40 POSN 503700N, 084400W. (TRADE DIV LIST). H63/44 10.6.44 H63/44 POSN 503930N, 085030W. THIS POSN ACCEPTED AS APPROX POSN OF ITALIA AS IT IS BETWEEN THE TWO EARLIER POSNS (PROBABLY ESTIMATED) AND SEEMS MORE OF AN ASCERTAINED POSN THOUGH NOT YET ENTERED IN W APPS OR PLYMOUTH LISTS. (15TH ESCORT GRP 10.6.44). - NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 19 LIVES.

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FAQ

Where is the ITALIA wreck located?

The ITALIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.53 N,8 50.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ITALIA?

The seabed around the ITALIA lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the ITALIA sink?

The ITALIA sank on Jun 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ITALIA discovered?

The wreck of the ITALIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ITALIA belong to?

The ITALIA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ITALIA?

The ITALIA had a tonnage of 9973 tons.

What type of wreck is the ITALIA?

The ITALIA is classified as a tanker.

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