Quarnero Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Quarnero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 21.122 N,5 20.619 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.352033
- Longitude: -5.343650
|
| Wreck Depth |
32 m
|
| Water Depth |
38 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
QUARNERO |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
IT |
| Length |
100.7 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
79.6 |
| Sonar Width |
15.5 |
| Shadow Height |
7.4 |
| Orientation |
85 |
| Tonnage |
3237 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 4, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.6, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 22, 2011 |
Surveying Details
00.3.18 00.3.18 SUNK IN 502100N, 051900W. (I.D.S.A MASTER, DOCKET M.11325). 6.3.18 6.3.18 SUNK 5M NW(MAG) OF ST AGNES HEAD. (DOCKET M.11544). 8.3.18 8.3.18 SUNK 5M N OF PORTREATH. (DOCKET M.12026). H1739 11.3.18 11.3.18 SUNK IN 502100N, 052100W (MASTER, DOCKETS M12445 & H1739). 26.3.18 26.3.18 NO DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1270/71 7.1.72 H1270/71 7.1.72 WK LOCATED IN 502106N, 052024W [OGB] USING DECCA. WRECK UPSIDE DOWN IN 135FT OF WATER RISING 25FT OFF BOTTOM. TEAR IN HULL PLATES THROUGH WHICH BOILERS CAN BE SEEN. WRECK SAGGING AND SLOWLY SINKING INTO SAND WITH 3FT SCOUR ON EITHER SIDE. VERY LARGE IRON PROP. (MR MATHEWS, 29.11.71). CHART AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. 9.1.78 9.1.78 ABOVE POSN CONFIRMED. (E GILES). NFA. HH100/351/22 26.4.05 HH100/351/22 26.4.05 DIVED 7.2004 IN 5021.132N, 0520.601W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LENGTH 30-40MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 6MTRS BY DIVER. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP ALONG LENGTH OF WK. INTACT, INVERTED. BROKEN 6-7MTRS FROM STERN. REMAINDER OF WK SAGGING, 3 TEARS IN HULL, APPROX 1-2MTRS WIDE, THROUGH WHICH ONE OF THE BOILERS CAN BEEN SEEN. (G LOCKET). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 22.3.10 IN 5021.122N, 0520.619W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.59 IN GEN DEPTH 38.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 79.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.5MTRS, HT 7.36MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1899 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. AN EX-AUSTRIAN VESSEL REQUISITIONED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 291 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINNARD & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE CARDIFF & PORTLAND FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY U-60. (SIBI).
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50 21.122 N,5 20.619 W
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FAQ
Where is the QUARNERO wreck located?
The QUARNERO wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.122 N,5 20.619 W.
How deep is the QUARNERO and where exactly is it located?
The QUARNERO lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.122 N,5 20.619 W.
How deep is the seabed around the QUARNERO?
The seabed around the QUARNERO lies at approximately 38 meters deep.
When did the QUARNERO sink?
The QUARNERO sank on Mar 4, 1918.
When was the wreck of the QUARNERO discovered?
The wreck of the QUARNERO was discovered in 1918.
What country did the QUARNERO belong to?
The QUARNERO belonged to IT.
What cargo was the QUARNERO carrying?
The QUARNERO was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the QUARNERO?
The QUARNERO had a tonnage of 3237 tons.
What type of wreck is the QUARNERO?
The QUARNERO is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS W, SCOUR AT WK