Paguro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Paguro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 23.102 N,12 34.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.385033
  • Longitude: 12.581350
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PAGURO
Type Platform
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2022

Surveying Details

H3776/65 1.12.65 STRANDED WK OF OIL RIG IN 442305N, 123455E. (GENOA NM'S 37/10, 40/63, 43/6). CHART AS ST. - NM 2410/65. 14.12.67 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN CHARTS. DELETE. - NM 2189/67. H2159/67 15.6.68 WKGE, 6FT HIGH, LIES ABOUT 0.5C E OF R/OR BUOY, FL.R.8S 8M. (GENOA TNM 14.12/68). NCA. H3776/65 11.5.70 NOW REPORTED AS HAVING LEAST DEPTH 8MTRS. (GENOA NM'S 12.35/70; 17.3/70). CHART AS WK 4FMS 2FT. - NM 854/70. 6.5.88 WK IN 442305N, 123544E HAS LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS. (ITALIAN PORTOLANO 1C). AMEND TO WK 14MTRS. NC 1467. H4010/87 17.1.89 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK CONFIRMED AS 8MTRS. (ITALIAN HYDRO TELEX, DTD 11.1.89). NC 1467. HH370/201/01 10.1.91 SOME METALLIC LATICE STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN SUNK ALONGSIDE WK FOR MUSSEL BREEDING PURPOSES. (GENOA NM 22.36/90). NCA. 14.6.91 [WGD] POSN: 442307.5N, 123454.5E. NC 204. 12.6.12 [WGD] POSN: 4423.102N, 1234.881E.

Circumstances of loss

JACK-UP OIL DRILLING RIG/PLATFORM, BUILT 1963. DESTROYED BY BLOWOUT & FIRE. THREE MEN DIED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 44 23.102 N,12 34.881 E
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FAQ

Where is the PAGURO wreck located?

The PAGURO wreck is located at coordinates 44 23.102 N,12 34.881 E.

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

The PAGURO lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 44 23.102 N,12 34.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAGURO?

The seabed around the PAGURO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the PAGURO sink?

The PAGURO sank on Sep 29, 1965.

When was the wreck of the PAGURO discovered?

The wreck of the PAGURO was discovered in 1965.

What country did the PAGURO belong to?

The PAGURO belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the PAGURO?

The PAGURO is classified as a platform.

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