Nautilus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nautilus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 3.1 N,9 41.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.051667
  • Longitude: 9.693333
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2070
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2017

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 198DEGS, 4M FROM CAPO FIGARI, SARDINIA. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE). H5183/51 18.3.53 NDW PA SHOWN IN 410315N, 094130E ON ITALIAN 159. BR STD. H5183/51 20.4.59 POSN NOW 410254N, 094100E. (GENOA NM 10/3/59). BR STD. H2112/73 31.8.76 'NAUTILUS', SUNK 13.10.1942. POSN GIVEN AS 026DEGS, 6075MTRS FROM CAPE FIGARI SEMAPHORE LT. DEPTH OF WK 69MTRS, LYING ON A SANDY BOTTOM. NO CONTACT MADE ON 21.6.58. (ITALIAN WK DATA). 4.6.86 [MOD] POSN: 410257N, 094124E. NC 1211. 31.10.11 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4103.003N, 0941.337E [WGD] ON IT400323 [EDN 1.11]. 31.10.11 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 20MTRS ON IT 910 [EDN 2 DTD 2011, 1:250,000]. NCA. SEP 2011/000215006 21.11.11 NOW IN 4102.77N, 0941.11E [MOD]. (ITALIAN NM 21/7/11). [WGD] POSN: 4102.808N, 0941.090E. BR STD. SEP 2011/000226789 7.12.11 NOW NDW. (ITALIAN NM 22/8/11). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1921 BY F KRUPP A.G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEREIDE SOC. ANON DI NAV. OIL ENGINE OF 371 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LA MADDALENA FOR CIVITAVECCHIA. TORPEDOED BY BRITISH SUBMARINE 4M OFF CAPE FIGARI. (DODS & NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE VOL III).

General Comments

Restricted Area 150m.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 3.1 N,9 41.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 3.1 N,9 41.6 E.

How deep is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 41 3.1 N,9 41.6 E.

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

The seabed around the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 13, 1942.

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

The wreck of the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2070 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NAUTILUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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