Italia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Italia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 21.352 N,8 38.035 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.355867
  • Longitude: 8.633917
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ITALIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 105.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3456
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2020

Surveying Details

H2596/56 13.4.56 REMAINS OF WK LIE SEAWARD OF PUNTA INVREA IN 442115N, 083800E (GENOA TNM 10/95/56). NCA. H2596/56 22.3.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS ON WK IN 442135N 083830E. (GENOA TNM 8/57/60). H2596/56 18.5.60 SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. (GENOA TNM 17/2/60). 20.6.84 NDW SHOWN IN 442124N, 083807E ON ITALIAN 2. NE 3910. H1272/82 18.10.84 WK 66MTRS SHOWN IN 442119N, 083806.5E ON ITALIAN 104 [INT 3356]. AMEND TO WK 36FMS. 29.3.12 SHOWN IN 4421.352N, 0838.035W [WGD] ON IT400104 [EDN 2.4].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1909 BY A. RODGER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ITALIAN STATE RAILWAY. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 44 21.352 N,8 38.035 E.

How deep is the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 44 21.352 N,8 38.035 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ITALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1956.

What country did the ITALIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ITALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3456 tons.

What type of wreck is the ITALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ITALIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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