Mediceo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mediceo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 31.707 N,13 5.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.528450
  • Longitude: 13.097167
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MEDICEO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 122.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5083
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1992

Surveying Details

H3280/49 15.8.49 DW REPD IN 453154N, 130624E. (C IN C MED, GENOA NM 26/34/49). - NM 1489/49. H3280/49 6.8.52 NOW REPD AS ST IN 453140N, 130600E. (GENOA NM 28.9/52). - NM 1474/52. H3280/49 21.4.55 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 14MTRS. (GENOA NM 5.1/55). AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS. - NM 916/55. H3280/49 7.11.57 LEAST DEPTH NOW 18MTRS. (GENOA NM 28.11/57). AMEND TO WK 9.75FMS. - NM 2060/57. 27.7.60 CHART AS WK 9FMS 5FT. NC 1434. 7.12.87 SHOWN IN 453140N, 130551E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 39 [1982 EDN]. SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS. NC 1471. HH370/350/02 7.6.91 WGD POSN: 453142.5N, 130550.5E. CHART IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE SW. NC 204. TO BE EXPUNGED. (GENOA NM 1.8/92). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 719/92.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1918 BY C CONNELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M QUERCI. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS). MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE VENEZIA TO TRIESTE. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE).

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FAQ

Where is the MEDICEO wreck located?

The MEDICEO wreck is located at coordinates 45 31.707 N,13 5.83 E.

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

The MEDICEO lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 45 31.707 N,13 5.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEDICEO?

The seabed around the MEDICEO lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MEDICEO sink?

The MEDICEO sank on Jan 31, 1945.

When was the wreck of the MEDICEO discovered?

The wreck of the MEDICEO was discovered in 1945.

What country did the MEDICEO belong to?

The MEDICEO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the MEDICEO?

The MEDICEO had a tonnage of 5083 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDICEO?

The MEDICEO is classified as a steam ship.

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