Asia (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Asia (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 3.156 N,11 47.819 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.052600
  • Longitude: 11.796983
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ASIA (PART)
Type dredger
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2217/84 19.8.87 SUNK IN 420308.5N, 114750E. LEAST DEPTH 22MTRS. (GENOA NM 14.5/87). CHART AS OBSTN 22MTRS IN 420315.5N, 114751E. - NM 2729/87. 10.10.87 SCUTTLED IN THREE SECTIONS AS A PROTECTION OF COASTAL AREA AGAINST FISHING AND HARMFUL TRAWLING. (GENOA NM 14.38/87 & LL 3,10.10.87). 4.2.04 OBSTN 22MTRS SHOWN IN 4203.140N, 1147.820E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 123 [MAR'03 EDN]. NE 907. [WGD] POSN: 4203.186N, 1147.801E.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

10.10.87 VESSEL, SANK WHILE DREDGING AT MONTALDO DE CASTRO IN HEAVY WEATHER. WAS LATER RAISED AND SCUTTLED IN THREE SECTIONS AS A PROTECTION OF COASTAL AREA AGAINST FISHING AND HARMFUL TRAWLING. (GENOA NM & LL, 3 & 10.10.87). [SEE WKS 37021 & 37022].

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FAQ

Where is the ASIA (PART) wreck located?

The ASIA (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 42 3.156 N,11 47.819 E.

How deep is the ASIA (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ASIA (PART) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 42 3.156 N,11 47.819 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIA (PART)?

The seabed around the ASIA (PART) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ASIA (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ASIA (PART) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ASIA (PART) belong to?

The ASIA (PART) belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the ASIA (PART)?

The ASIA (PART) is classified as a dredger.

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