Asmara (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Asmara (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 39.44 N,18 3.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.657333
  • Longitude: 18.054450
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ASMARA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 138.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.8
Tonnage 7192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1958
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers RW CONL BUOY CLOSE E
Surveying Details H4089/46 7.8.46 DW IN 403924N, 180316E. (SABATO NM 24.15/46). - NM 2649/46. H484/46 13.6.47 RW CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE E. (GENOA NM 14.33/47). - NM 1535/47. H4089/46 27.8.58 DELETE. (GENOA NM 24.11/58). AMENDED TO DEAD. 29.6.76 DW SHOWN IN 403924N, 180316E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 0060. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GARIBALDI S.A. DI NAV., FOR ITALIAN NAVY. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ALLIED SUBMARINE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 39.44 N,18 3.267 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ASMARA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 39.44 N,18 3.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASMARA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ASMARA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ASMARA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ASMARA (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ASMARA (POSSIBLY)?

The ASMARA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7192 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASMARA (POSSIBLY)?

The ASMARA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.