Adua Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Adua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
31 30.833 N,15 42.25 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 31.513883
- Longitude: 15.704167
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ADUA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
IT |
| Tonnage |
3564 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 30, 1996 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Adua shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya near Buerat-el-Itsan at coordinates 31 30.833 N, 15 42.25 E. This historic wreck site, identified in official Admiralty records as H03465/42, was originally documented following its sinking on October 29, 1942. The Adua remains a notable maritime point of interest for divers and hydrographic mapping in the region. The wreckage serves as an underwater marker near the Buerat-el-Itsan lighthouse, with its position recorded as 31 30.833 N, 15 42.25 E.
Surveying Details
H03465/42 29.10.42 H03465/42 29.10.42 DW PA IN POSN 350DEGS X 7M FROM BUERAT-EL-ITSAN LT OR 313050N, 154215E APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2374/42.
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31 30.833 N,15 42.25 E
Adua on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the ADUA wreck located?
The ADUA wreck is located at coordinates 31 30.833 N,15 42.25 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ADUA?
The seabed around the ADUA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the ADUA discovered?
The wreck of the ADUA was discovered in 1942.
What country did the ADUA belong to?
The ADUA belonged to IT.
What was the tonnage of the ADUA?
The ADUA had a tonnage of 3564 tons.
What type of wreck is the ADUA?
The ADUA is classified as a steam ship.