Loasso (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Loasso (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 46.539 N,16 15.964 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.775650
  • Longitude: 16.266067
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LOASSO (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 120.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 5968
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK IN ESTIMATED POSN 414000N, 162000E. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE). H0315/42 2.10.42 DW IN 414700N, 161200E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2181/42. H0315/42 31.8.44 AMEND TO WK 5.2MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO WK 2.5FMS. - FNM 1873/44. H0315/42 28.10.57 AMEND TO DW IN 414618N, 161615E. (GENOA NM 30.5/57). - NM 2052/57. H1748/66 19.5.66 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 414700N, 161530E ON ITALIAN 435. CHART AS WK 3.75FMS IN 414700N, 161530E. BR STD. 20.9.84 SHOWN IN 414630N, 161600E ON ITALIAN 32 [1984 EDN]. CHART AS WK 3.75FMS IN & DELETE DW CLOSE SE. - NM 2605/84. 5.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 414630N, 161600E [MOD]. NC 1443 [APPS TO BARLETTA & MANFREDONIA], DYELINE. 6.3.91 SHOWN IN 414627.5N, 161600E [WGD]. NC 186. HH370/350/02 21.2.92 AMENDED TO FOUL IN 414630N, 161554E. (GENOA NM 2.7/92). - NM 714/92. 31.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 4146.539N, 1615.964E. SEP 2013/000205373 26.9.13 NOW DW. (ITALIAN NM 17/28/13). - NM 4487/13.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY ANSALDO SAN GEORGIO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLENA SOC. DI NAV. (DODS). MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE VENEZIA FOR BARI. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE).

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FAQ

Where is the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 46.539 N,16 15.964 E.

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

The seabed around the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1940.

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

The wreck of the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the LOASSO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOASSO (POSSIBLY)?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5968 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOASSO (POSSIBLY)?

The LOASSO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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