Zitella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Zitella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 27.186 N,1 47.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.453100
  • Longitude: -1.796700
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZITELLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0251/40 2.8.40 STRANDED 1.5M S OF BUCHAN NESS IN LONG HAVEN BAY. LIES BROADSIDE ON TO BEACH. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (C IN C ROSYTH, DTD 13.3.40). NCA, POSN 572712N, 014742W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1929 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY 'Z' SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 35NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the ZITELLA wreck located?

The ZITELLA wreck is located at coordinates 57 27.186 N,1 47.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZITELLA?

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

When did the ZITELLA sink?

The ZITELLA sank on Feb 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ZITELLA discovered?

The wreck of the ZITELLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ZITELLA belong to?

The ZITELLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ZITELLA carrying?

The ZITELLA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ZITELLA?

The ZITELLA had a tonnage of 4254 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZITELLA?

The ZITELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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