Volturno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Volturno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2 N,9 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.033333
  • Longitude: -9.033333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLTURNO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2419/47 6.5.47 H2419/47 6.5.47 CONTACT 292DEGS, 2.0M FROM CAPE ST VINCENT OR, IN 370200N, 090200W. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS LIST NO. 47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47) CHART AS NDW. NOTE. H2218/66 12.7.66 H2218/66 12.7.66 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE CHARTS 6 & 13. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE LISBON TO UK, WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT 1.5M WNW OF CAPE ST VINCENT. OF THE 39 CREW AND 7 GUNNERS, 2 CREW AND 1 GUNNER PERISHED. CARGO INCLUDED: 1539T POTASH, 517T CORK, 34T WINE, 25T MATCHES, 6T MACHINERY, 5T DYE & 1T OF CLOCKS. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII)

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FAQ

Where is the VOLTURNO wreck located?

The VOLTURNO wreck is located at coordinates 37 2 N,9 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLTURNO?

The seabed around the VOLTURNO lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the VOLTURNO sink?

The VOLTURNO sank on Jun 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the VOLTURNO discovered?

The wreck of the VOLTURNO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the VOLTURNO belong to?

The VOLTURNO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VOLTURNO carrying?

The VOLTURNO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VOLTURNO?

The VOLTURNO had a tonnage of 3424 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLTURNO?

The VOLTURNO is classified as a steam ship.

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