Italia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Not Fully Surveyed
|
Italia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 11.62 N,6 21.993 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.193667
- Longitude: -6.366550
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.87 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ITALIA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
49.8 m |
| Width |
8.3 m |
| Draught |
4.7 |
| Sonar Length |
4.21 |
| Sonar Width |
5.28 |
| Shadow Height |
3.04 |
| Orientation |
134 |
| Tonnage |
573 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
water
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 16, 1913
|
| Original Detection Year |
1913 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 10, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H6214/13 29.12.13 WK OF WOODEN SS 'ITALIA' IN 581130N, 062157W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TNM 2029/13. H81/14 5.1.14 WK LIES 049DEGS, 140YDS FROM ARNISH BN LT. MARKED BY CONL BUOY, FL6S 50YDS E. (NORTHERN LTHO BOARD, 30.12.13). - NM 76/14. H1585/14 28.3.14 WK STATED TO HAVE DISAPPEARED, BUOY REMOVED. (NORTHERN LTHO BOARD NM 5/14). - NM 566/14. H3859/17 23.6.17 WK LOCATED 048DEGS, 200YDS FROM ARNISH BN LT. LEAST DEPTH 24FT. (STORNOWAY). - NM 704/17. H6997/29 28.11.29 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 37FT, LYING 047DEGS, 650FT FROM REEF ROCK BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2438/76 2.3.76 AREA FULLY INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS AND CLOSELY SOUNDED. ONLY DEBRIS FOUND. WK BELIEVED TO HAVE BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED. (HMS HERALD, HI 24/75). AMEND TO FOUL, 047DEGS, 650FT FROM REEF ROCK BN OR 581139.2N, 062156.5W. BR STD. 17.6.09 SHOWN IN 5811.629N, 0622.007W [EUT] ON 2529 [JUNE 09' EDN]. SEP 2019/000020223 21.2.19 FOUL LOCATED IN 5811.62N, 0621.99W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.190MTRS. NFS. (STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A5006 SURVEY DTD 2013). AMEND TO FOUL 11.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000345369 21.12.21 FOUL LOCATED IN 5811.621N, 0621.994W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 5.65MTRS, WIDTH 3.6MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 134 DEGS. (H525.2 BY BDC 17.3.21, STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A7592 SURVEY DTD 2021). AMEND FOUL 11MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000269570 10.06.25 FOUL LOCATED IN 5811.620N, 0621.993W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 4.21MTRS, WIDTH 5.28MTRS, HEIGHT 3.04MTRS. NFS. (H525.2 BY BDC, STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A9076 SURVEY DTD 2024). AMEND FOUL 10.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD IN 1896 BY BRUNCHORST & DEKKE, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TORJER MELING, STAVANGER. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 52HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORSGRUND FOR STORNOWAY. CARGO ICE. STRANDED AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 11.62 N,6 21.993 W
Italia on Wreck Map
Italia Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ITALIA wreck located?
The ITALIA wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.62 N,6 21.993 W.
How deep is the ITALIA and where exactly is it located?
The ITALIA lies at a depth of about 10.87 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.62 N,6 21.993 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ITALIA?
The seabed around the ITALIA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When did the ITALIA sink?
The ITALIA sank on Dec 16, 1913.
When was the wreck of the ITALIA discovered?
The wreck of the ITALIA was discovered in 1913.
What country did the ITALIA belong to?
The ITALIA belonged to NO.
What cargo was the ITALIA carrying?
The ITALIA was carrying water.
What was the tonnage of the ITALIA?
The ITALIA had a tonnage of 573 tons.
What type of wreck is the ITALIA?
The ITALIA is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
WOODEN HULL.