Ascari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ascari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 24.1 N,10 30.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.401667
  • Longitude: 10.506950
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASCARI
Type destroyer
Flag IT
Length 106.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1620
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 372406N, 103025E APPROX, 25M NW OF ZEMBETTA ISLAND, TUNISIA. (DODS). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938 BY ODERO-TERNI-ORLANDO. WAS MINED & SUNK 25M NW OF ZEMBETTA ISLAND, TUNISIA. SHE CARRIED A COMPLEMENT OF 165 MEN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ASCARI wreck located?

The ASCARI wreck is located at coordinates 37 24.1 N,10 30.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASCARI?

The seabed around the ASCARI lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the ASCARI sink?

The ASCARI sank on Apr 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ASCARI discovered?

The wreck of the ASCARI was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ASCARI belong to?

The ASCARI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ASCARI?

The ASCARI had a tonnage of 1620 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASCARI?

The ASCARI is classified as a destroyer.

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