Valfelicita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Valfelicita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 52.921 N,10 36.442 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.882017
  • Longitude: 10.607367
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALFELICITA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1983
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2024

Surveying Details

H2848/77 19.8.83 VESSEL AGROUND IN 365300N, 103600E. COMPLETELY BURNT. (LL 253). CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. H2848/77 23.9.83 POSN NOW 365300N, 103636E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 2.4.86 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 365300N, 103628E. NC 1184. 17.6.08 WGD POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 3652.946N, 1036.420E. NE 1184. 1.5.12 SHOWN IN 3652.937N, 10436.330E [WGD] ON GB302122 [EDN 4.3].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TUNIS FOR ITALY. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM & WAS PUT AGROUND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VALFELICITA wreck located?

The VALFELICITA wreck is located at coordinates 36 52.921 N,10 36.442 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALFELICITA?

The seabed around the VALFELICITA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the VALFELICITA sink?

The VALFELICITA sank on Jul 28, 1983.

When was the wreck of the VALFELICITA discovered?

The wreck of the VALFELICITA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the VALFELICITA belong to?

The VALFELICITA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VALFELICITA carrying?

The VALFELICITA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the VALFELICITA?

The VALFELICITA had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALFELICITA?

The VALFELICITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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