Aderno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aderno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 4.2 N,11 44.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.070000
  • Longitude: 11.746667
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ADERNO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2609
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.9.72 SANK IN 420412N, 114448E APPROX, ABOUT 2M OFF CIVITAVECCHIA. (DODS). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2020

Circumstances of loss

9.11.1942 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1912. WHILST NAMED 'ARDEOLA' OF THE YEOWARD LINE (BRITISH) WAS PICKED OUT BY SEARCHLIGHT AT BIZERTA ON 9.11.1942 AND ORDERED TO STOP. SHE WAS BOARDED BY A FRENCH NAVAL PARTY AND TAKEN INTO BIZERTA. THE SHIP'S NAME WAS CHANGED TO 'ADERNO' AND LEFT BIZERTA IN JANUARY 1943 WITH AN ITALIAN CREW. THE VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE ABOUT 2M FROM CIVITAVECCHIA. BRITISH CREW SENT TO ALGIERS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ADERNO wreck located?

The ADERNO wreck is located at coordinates 42 4.2 N,11 44.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADERNO?

The seabed around the ADERNO lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ADERNO sink?

The ADERNO sank on Jul 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ADERNO discovered?

The wreck of the ADERNO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ADERNO belong to?

The ADERNO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ADERNO?

The ADERNO had a tonnage of 2609 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADERNO?

The ADERNO is classified as a steam ship.

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