Josephine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Josephine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 40.7 N,8 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.678333
  • Longitude: 8.900000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPHINE
Type yacht
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.10.75 WK, CONSIDERABLY DAMAGED, ON ROCKS AT PROPRIANO, CORSICA. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA, POSN 414042N, 085400E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P. BAECHTLE, STUTTGART. THROWN ON ROCKS AT PROPRIANO, CORSICA AFTER BREAKING FROM MOORINGS IN GALE. (LLOYDS VOL.222).

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPHINE wreck located?

The JOSEPHINE wreck is located at coordinates 41 40.7 N,8 54 E.

When did the JOSEPHINE sink?

The JOSEPHINE sank on Oct 13, 1975.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPHINE discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPHINE was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPHINE?

The JOSEPHINE had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPHINE?

The JOSEPHINE is classified as a yacht.