Silvia Tripcovich (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silvia tripcovich (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 46.776 N,11 9.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.779600
  • Longitude: 11.164950
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 111 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 2365
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2009

Surveying Details

H04253/41 6.2.42 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 354700N, 111000E APPROX. (C IN C MED). CHART AS DW PA. - FNM 303/42 & NC F0598. 17.12.57 INS DW PA IN 354715N, 110936E [DATUM SHIFT] ON NC 1159. H4757/50 6.4.66 DW PA IN 354645N, 110945E. (PARIS NM 66/03/40). AMEND POSN. - NM 403/66. 15.2.73 DW PA SHOWN IN 354718N, 110945E [APPROX OLD BA POSN] & 354636N, 110954E [APPROX FRENCH POSN] ON ITALIAN 947. NCA, FALLS IN TUNISIAN WATERS SO ACCEPT FRENCH AS AUTHORITY. 26.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 354700N, 111000E ON ITALIAN WK CHART 0050. NCA. 4.2.77 SHOWN IN 354647N, 110948E ON FRENCH 4315 [1976 EDN]. 8.7.87 SHOWN IN 354647N, 110944E ON FRENCH 4226 [LARGEST SCALE]. CHART AS DW PA IN 354656N, 110956E. NE 3327. HH407/510/01 5.8.93 CHART AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2593/93. SEP 2009/000059644 6.7.09 SHOWN AS DW IN 3546.776N, 1109.897E [WGD] ON ITALIAN ENC IT200434. AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4134/09.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY CANTIERE NAVALE TREISTINO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D. TRIPTOVICH & CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE TRAPANI for TRIPOLI AS PART OF A MILITARY CONVOY. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY HM SUBMARINE URSULA. ALL CREW LOST. (C IN C, MED, ALLIED SUBMARINES OF WW2 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 46.776 N,11 9.897 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) sink?

The SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY)?

The SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2365 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY)?

The SILVIA TRIPCOVICH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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