San Francesco Di Catona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
San francesco di catona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 33.642 N,13 36.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.560700
  • Longitude: 13.606533
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Surveying Details

2.3.77 ST ABOUT 200M FROM PORTONOVO CHURCH, AT FOOT OF MONTE CONERO, SOUTH OF ANCONA. (LL 227). NCA YET. HH1278/78 13.2.78 STILL STRANDED & CONSIDERED LOST. (LL 231). CHART AS ST PA IN 433330N, 133730E. BR STD. H1272/78 14.7.81 REPD TO LIE ALMOST COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 433336N, 133624E. THE AREA BETWEEN WK & COAST IS PROHIBITED FOR TRANSIT. (GENOA NM 10.35/81). BR STD. 31.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 4333.642N, 1336.392E.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR ANCONA. WAS STRANDED. TUG UNABLE TO REACH VESSEL AS CONSIDERED TOO DANGEROUS & MASTER THOUGHT COULD CAUSE SHIP TO SINK. MASTER EXAMINING USE OF BARGES TO REFLOAT. OWNERS & INSURERS NOT INTERESTED, PORT AUTHORITIES & PUBLIC TOURISM DEPT TRYING TO GET PROPER DECISION FROM MINISTRY IN ROME FOR REMOVAL. NOW CONSIDERED LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA wreck located?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA wreck is located at coordinates 43 33.642 N,13 36.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA?

The seabed around the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA sink?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA sank on Feb 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA discovered?

The wreck of the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA belong to?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA carrying?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA?

The SAN FRANCESCO DI CATONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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