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
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.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

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).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS W, SCOUR AT WK

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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.

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