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
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.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025

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.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 11.62 N,6 21.993 W
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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.

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