Alcione C (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alcione c (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 2.892 N,9 24.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.048200
  • Longitude: 9.415500
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ALCIONE C (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 52.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 521
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 SUNK 2M N OF CORSICA IN 430300N, 092500E, APPROX. (DODS). SANK 2M E OF MARINA PRUNETO IN CORSICA. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE). 9.12.80 CHART AS NDW PA IN 430300N, 092500E. NE 1131. 14.8.89 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7025 [1986 EDN, 1:250,000]. CHART IN 430254N, 092500E ON 1131. 20.11.91 SHOWN ON ITALIAN 913 [1990 EDN]. NCA. 27.9.01 NOW SHOWN AS NDW ON BA 1999 [2ND EDN]. CB DECISION. HH355/470/04 9.6.04 INS ON 1974 & 1998. - NM 2662/04. SEP 2009/000003598 22.1.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 50MTRS PD IN 4302.941N, 0924.938E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6822 [2ND EDN' 08]. AMEND IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY W GRAY & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CISTERNE ITALIANE SOLIANI & SALTAMERENDA. SHELLED AND SUNK BY ALLIED SUBMARINE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 2.892 N,9 24.93 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 2.892 N,9 24.93 E.

How deep is the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 43 2.892 N,9 24.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY)?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 521 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCIONE C (PROBABLY)?

The ALCIONE C (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.