Sebastiano Veniero Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sebastiano veniero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 48.97 N,21 42.128 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.816167
  • Longitude: 21.702133
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEBASTIANO VENIERO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 6310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1941
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2819/61 H2819/61 FOUL TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ST IN 364845N, 214230E, OR 305DEGS, 3.1C FROM FL.R. JETTY LT. (ATHENS NM 22/61). NC 719. H1608/64 24.4.64 H1608/64 24.4.64 NOW FOUL IN 364904N, 214213E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 719 [STENON METHONI]. 17.3.93 17.3.93 CHART F 3C NW OF BREAKWATER LIGHT [364854N, 214530E APPROX] OR IN 364902.4N, 214211E [UND] ON NC 1683 [PLAN: ORMOS METHONIS [UNGRADUATED]]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1940. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIDARAMA. ON PASSAGE FROM BENGHAZI FOR TARANTO. CARRYING PRISONERS OF WAR. TORPEDOED BY HMS PORPOISE. SHE WAS ABANDONED BY CREW & EVENTUALLY DRIFTED ASHORE ABOUT 5M S OF NAVARINO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SEBASTIANO VENIERO wreck located?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO wreck is located at coordinates 36 48.97 N,21 42.128 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEBASTIANO VENIERO?

The seabed around the SEBASTIANO VENIERO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SEBASTIANO VENIERO sink?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO sank on Dec 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SEBASTIANO VENIERO discovered?

The wreck of the SEBASTIANO VENIERO was discovered in 1961.

What country did the SEBASTIANO VENIERO belong to?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SEBASTIANO VENIERO carrying?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the SEBASTIANO VENIERO?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO had a tonnage of 6310 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEBASTIANO VENIERO?

The SEBASTIANO VENIERO is classified as a motor vessel.

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