Scire (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scire (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54.578 N,34 58.249 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.909633
  • Longitude: 34.970817
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCIRE (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4132/71 23.7.71 H4132/71 23.7.71 WK 29.0MTRS SHOWN IN 325442N, 345808E ON ISRAELI 4. - NM 341/72. 22.7.75 22.7.75 SHOWN ON US 56060 [6TH EDN]. NE 2634. 21.7.81 21.7.81 EUR POSN: 325430N, 345815E. NC 2634. 25.3.82 25.3.82 NDW SHOWN ON USSR 52291. NCA. 5.8.98 5.8.98 ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'SCIRE' LIES 9KM OUTSIDE HAIFA HBR IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, ON EVEN KEEL. FRONT SECTION BADLY DAMAGED BY BRITISH TORPEDOES & BOMBS. FORWARD TORPEDO TUBES STILL LOADED ON REMAINS OF PORT-SIDE BOW. FRAMEWORK TO HOLD HUMAN TORPEDOES ON DECK EMPTY. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '98 PHOTOS). PROBABLY THIS WK. 28.11.98 28.11.98 NOW CHARTED IN 325445N, 345815E [LOCAL FIT]. NC 1585. 31.12.08 SEP 2008/000093892 31.12.08 SHOWN AS WK 29.5MTRS IN 3554.580N, 3458.249E [WGD] ON ISRAELI 305 [1ST END SEP '08, 1:20,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS PART OF ITALIAN 1ST FLOTILLA WHICH USED FROGMEN RIDING SLOW-RUNNING TORPEDOES PLACED WITHIN RANGE OF THEIR TARGETS. SCIRE ARRIVED OFF HAIFA INTENDING TO ATTACK RN SHIPS ANCHORED THERE BUT WAS SPOTTED & DAMAGED BY TORPEDO FROM HM TRAWLER ISLAY AND LATER SUNK BY BOMBS FROM TWO DESTROYERS. (GERMAN, JAPANESE & ITALIAN SUBMARINE LOSSES WW2, BRITAIN'S SEA WAR, ITALIAN NAVAL LOSSES VOL.II & DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '98).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, FWD SECTION BADLY DAMAGED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 54.578 N,34 58.249 E
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FAQ

Where is the SCIRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SCIRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 32 54.578 N,34 58.249 E.

How deep is the SCIRE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SCIRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 32 54.578 N,34 58.249 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCIRE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SCIRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SCIRE (PROBABLY) sink?

The SCIRE (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 10, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SCIRE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCIRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SCIRE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SCIRE (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the SCIRE (PROBABLY)?

The SCIRE (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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