Valparaiso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Valparaiso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54.617 N,21 58.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.910283
  • Longitude: 21.969167
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALPARAISO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 131.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 4930
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2003

Surveying Details

H6587/17 5.11.17 VESSEL SANK 005DEGS X 0.5 MILE FROM THE OCC LT OF MARSA SUSA, COVERED BY 6MTRS. (GENOA NM). NCA YET. H6587/17 16.11.17 WK 3.25FMS, MARKED BY TWO RED BUOYS IN 325500N, 21570E APPROX. BR STD H9296/19 5.12.19 AMENDED TO WK 3.75FMS. BR STD. H8458/20 26.11.20 WKPA 3.25FMS (1917) IN 325500N, 215700W APPROX. (GENOA NM 269/556/20). BR STD. H2348/22 21.4.22 THE WRECK LIES 026DEGS X 700 MTRS FROM THE SIGNAL MAST, MARSA SARA. (GENOA NM 75/183/22). NCA YET. H4039/32 11.6.32 WK 8FMS 4FT IN 325437N, 215809E APPROX SHOWN ON ITALIAN 472. NCA YET. H2599/36 19.10.36 WK 8FMS 4FT IN 325437N, 215809E. NC 3355. 12.7.40 SALVAGE OPERATIONS REPORTED TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE. NCA YET. 26.2.03 SHOWN AS NDW LYING INSHORE OF LIMITING DANGER LINE ON BA 3401 [EDN 2 DTD 2.1.03].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY FAIRFIELD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON LLOYD DEL PACIFICO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. WAS TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 54.617 N,21 58.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the VALPARAISO wreck located?

The VALPARAISO wreck is located at coordinates 32 54.617 N,21 58.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALPARAISO?

The seabed around the VALPARAISO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the VALPARAISO sink?

The VALPARAISO sank on Oct 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VALPARAISO discovered?

The wreck of the VALPARAISO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VALPARAISO belong to?

The VALPARAISO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the VALPARAISO?

The VALPARAISO had a tonnage of 4930 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALPARAISO?

The VALPARAISO is classified as a steam ship.

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