Silvia Onarato (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silvia onarato (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.917 N,1 32.962 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.215283
  • Longitude: 1.549367
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 10
Tonnage 2327
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1283/76/118 9.9.76 GROUNDED IN 511252N, 013236E. (R A LEE). H1938/78 20.3.81 NO SIGN OF WK OR SCOUR FOUND ON SOUNDING LINES. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). HH090/511/01 12.2.91 VERY SMALL PIECE OF WKGE, APPROX 5 X 10MTRS, EXAM'D 7.11.90 IN 511253N, 013304E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. NOT FOUND WITH E/S AND NO DISTINCT DCS3 SHADOW OBTAINED. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10.2MTRS. A SIZEABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WKGE. (NP 1016, HI 511). CHART AS F. BR STD. HH090/738/01 22.7.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 738). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/294/01 8.4.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. RSDRA2022000003820 14.03.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1743). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX USKMOUTH, 1933, EX ENSIGN, 1933, EX WROTHAM, 1935, EX ENSIGN, 1937], BUILT 1916 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACHILLE ONORATO. ON PASSAGE FROM RIJEKA TO ROTTERDAM. RAN AGROUND. EVENTUALLY ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER THREE DAYS. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES & GOODWIN SANDS SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.917 N,1 32.962 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1948.

When was the wreck of the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY)?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2327 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY)?

The SILVIA ONARATO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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