Lipari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lipari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.54 N,7 35.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.609000
  • Longitude: -7.587217
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIPARI
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 145.8 m
Width 18 m
Draught 8.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 9954
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H704/44 15.2.44 STF, LYING BOWS SW, IN 333644N, 073520W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 334/44. HH1286/49 11.4.49 NOW SHOWN AS STF, LYING BOWS SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 860. 6.2.56 SHOWN AS DWP, BOWS 135DEGS, IN 333642N, 073520W ON FRENCH 5697. 23.12.76 REPORTED IN 1946, ST, BOWS 135DEGS, IN 333642N, 073519W. REPORTED ON 3.11.1952 THAT WK NO LONGER UNCOVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 WK NO.10937/027) H2801/75 12.8.77 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 20/39/77) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H3865/77 27.2.78 DELETE BY NM ACTION. - NM 475/78.

Circumstances of loss

11.11.1942 BUILT 1922 BY ATELIERS & CHANTIERS DE LA LOIRE WITH TURBINE ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGEURS REUNIS. SHELLED BY ALLIED WARSHIPS 8-11.11.1942, CAUGHT FIRE, BROKE IN 2 & SANK. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the LIPARI wreck located?

The LIPARI wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.54 N,7 35.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIPARI?

The seabed around the LIPARI lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LIPARI sink?

The LIPARI sank on Nov 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LIPARI discovered?

The wreck of the LIPARI was discovered in 1944.

What country did the LIPARI belong to?

The LIPARI belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the LIPARI?

The LIPARI had a tonnage of 9954 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIPARI?

The LIPARI is classified as a steam ship.

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