Pegli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pegli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 14.703 N,13 13.494 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.245050
  • Longitude: 13.224900
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PEGLI
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 83.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1593
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2021

Surveying Details

5.5.76 WK, 1000-5000TONS, SHOWN IN 381440N, 131340E ON ITALIAN 0050. NCA. HH2112/73 15.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 381440N, 131330E [MOD], OR 270DEGS, 6M FROM CAPE GALLO AS A RESULT OF SURVEYS DR 303 FG 12287/12/1954 AND DR 303 FG 2419/2/1958 WHICH CONCLUDE THAT, ALTHOUGH NO CONTACT WAS MADE, IT WAS ASSUMED THAT WK HAD SUNK TO DEPTH BELOW 300MTRS & BEYOND SONAR RANGE. NCA. 4.11.93 NDW PA SHOWN IN 381440N, 131330E ON ITALIAN 16 [1993 EDN, 1:100000]. NCA. SEP 2008/000078569 9.10.08 SHOWN IN 3814.776N, 1313.544E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 16 [1999 EDN, RESTAMPA 2008]. NCA. 5.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 3814.703N, 1313.494E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY R THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I MESSINA & CO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE 6M FROM CAPE GALLO, SICILY. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PEGLI wreck located?

The PEGLI wreck is located at coordinates 38 14.703 N,13 13.494 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEGLI?

The seabed around the PEGLI lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the PEGLI sink?

The PEGLI sank on Mar 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the PEGLI discovered?

The wreck of the PEGLI was discovered in 1943.

What country did the PEGLI belong to?

The PEGLI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the PEGLI?

The PEGLI had a tonnage of 1593 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEGLI?

The PEGLI is classified as a steam ship.

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