Vercelli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vercelli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 12 N,10 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.200000
  • Longitude: 10.283333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERCELLI
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3094
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.9.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1.5M OFF CAPE FARINA. [371200N, 101700E APPROX]. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1 P66). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1919 BY R.THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND, AS 'WAR RAVINE'. [COMPLETED AS 'MATADI', RENAMED 'BRESTOIS' IN DECEMBER 1937]. SEIZED BY ITALY IN 1942 & RENAMED 'VERCELLI'. SHE WAS DAMAGED BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT BOMBS OFF CAPE BON, TUNISIA, & TAKEN IN TOW TO BIZERTE, BUT SANK 1.5M OFF CAPE FARINA. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1 P66 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VERCELLI wreck located?

The VERCELLI wreck is located at coordinates 37 12 N,10 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERCELLI?

The seabed around the VERCELLI lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the VERCELLI sink?

The VERCELLI sank on Jan 30, 1943.

When was the wreck of the VERCELLI discovered?

The wreck of the VERCELLI was discovered in 1943.

What country did the VERCELLI belong to?

The VERCELLI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the VERCELLI?

The VERCELLI had a tonnage of 3094 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERCELLI?

The VERCELLI is classified as a steam ship.

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