Arianna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arianna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 7 N,13 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.116667
  • Longitude: 13.383333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ARIANNA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 331
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 29.8.80 BEACHED A FEW HUNDRED MTRS E OF ENTRANCE TO PALERMO IN AREA CALLED FORO ITALICO, IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.241). NCA, POSN 380700N, 132300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX AMERICAN MINESWEEPER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEDITERRANEA RECUPERI SRL. ON PASSAGE FROM TRAPANI FOR PALERMO. CAUGH FIRE, TAKEN IN TOW & BEACHED JUST E OF PALERMO HBR ENTRANCE. (LLOYDS VOL.241).

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FAQ

Where is the ARIANNA wreck located?

The ARIANNA wreck is located at coordinates 38 7 N,13 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARIANNA?

The seabed around the ARIANNA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ARIANNA sink?

The ARIANNA sank on Aug 4, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ARIANNA discovered?

The wreck of the ARIANNA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ARIANNA belong to?

The ARIANNA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ARIANNA?

The ARIANNA had a tonnage of 331 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARIANNA?

The ARIANNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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