Luisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 14.021 N,15 36.734 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.233683
  • Longitude: 15.612233
Wreck Depth 145 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LUISA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 72.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1483
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2024

Surveying Details

H5867/51 27.8.58 NDW IN 381350N, 153639E. (GENOA NM 30/2/58). BR STD. H2112/73 22.9.76 WK PROBABLY IN TWO PIECES, 272DEGS, 2400MTRS FROM PUNTA PEZZO LT, IN GEN DEPTH 145MTRS ON SANDY BOTTOM. NOT FOUND BY SONAR SEARCH 15/16.3.58. STRATIFICATIONS CAUSED BY CURRENTS HAVE PREVENTED CONTACT. TWO POSNS DETERMINED BY STAR SEARCHES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 1.3.85 NDW SHOWN IN 381353N, 153635E [UND] ON ITALIAN 138. NC 917. 3.8.93 NOW SHOWN IN 381359N, 153644.5E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 138 [1993 EDN]. [MOD] POSN: 381353N, 153642E. BR STD. SEP 2007/000067906 23.10.07 SHOWN IN 3814.021N, 1536.734E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 138 (INT 3352)[NC DTD 2.2007, 1:30000]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK VERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANI & CO. REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN A COLLISION SW OF PUNTA DEL PIZZO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LUISA wreck located?

The LUISA wreck is located at coordinates 38 14.021 N,15 36.734 E.

How deep is the LUISA and where exactly is it located?

The LUISA lies at a depth of about 145 meters and is located at coordinates 38 14.021 N,15 36.734 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUISA?

The seabed around the LUISA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the LUISA sink?

The LUISA sank on Feb 22, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LUISA discovered?

The wreck of the LUISA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the LUISA belong to?

The LUISA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the LUISA?

The LUISA had a tonnage of 1483 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUISA?

The LUISA is classified as a steam ship.

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