Ardente Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ardente Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 8.5 N,12 35.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.141667
  • Longitude: 12.599167
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ARDENTE
Type torpedo boat
Flag IT
Length 83.5 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 860
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.4.76 NDW SHOWN IN 380830N, 123557E ON ITALIAN 50. NCA. H2112/73 22.9.76 POSN 312DEGS, 6800MTRS FROM TORRE COFANO APPROX, IN 300MTRS ON A SANDY BOTTOM. 28.11.57 NO SONAR CONTACT AFTER 11 PARALLEL & ONE DIAGONAL RUN. LACK OF CONTACT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEPTH. A LOCAL FISHERMAN CLAIMS TO HAVE CAUGHT HIS NETS ON THE WRECK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ITALIAN TORPEDO BOAT, BUILT 1942 SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH THE DESTROYER `GRECALE', OFF PUNTA BARONE. CASUALTIES, IF ANY, ARE UNKNOWN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ARDENTE wreck located?

The ARDENTE wreck is located at coordinates 38 8.5 N,12 35.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARDENTE?

The seabed around the ARDENTE lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the ARDENTE sink?

The ARDENTE sank on Jan 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ARDENTE discovered?

The wreck of the ARDENTE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ARDENTE belong to?

The ARDENTE belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ARDENTE?

The ARDENTE had a tonnage of 860 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARDENTE?

The ARDENTE is classified as a torpedo boat.

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