Attilio Deffenu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Attilio deffenu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 31.042 N,18 12.455 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.517367
  • Longitude: 18.207583
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ATTILIO DEFFENU
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 98.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3510
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 28.6.76 DW SHOWN IN 403000N, 181227E ON ITALIAN 0060. H2112/73 24.8.76 POSN GIVEN AS 044DEG, 5600MTRS FROM RINALDA TOWER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3076/77 26.4.77 DW IN 403100N, 181227E. (GENOA NM 11.5/77). - NM 1041/77. 7.4.93 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 403100N, 181230E ON ITALIAN 920 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 11.2.03 SHOWN AS DW IN 4031.000N, 1812.400E [ROMA 1940] ON ITALIAN 29 [3RD EDN 1991, RISTAMPA 2001, LARGEST SCALE]. NE 186. SEP 2006/000404275 14.12.06 NOW IN 4031.08N, 1812.22E [MOD]. (ITALIAN NM 22/3/06). BR STD. 24.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 4031.121N, 1812.224E.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY SOC. ANON. ANSALDO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY 'TIRRENA' SOC. ANON. DI NAV. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE NEAR BRINDISI. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ATTILIO DEFFENU wreck located?

The ATTILIO DEFFENU wreck is located at coordinates 40 31.042 N,18 12.455 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATTILIO DEFFENU?

The seabed around the ATTILIO DEFFENU lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ATTILIO DEFFENU sink?

The ATTILIO DEFFENU sank on Nov 25, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ATTILIO DEFFENU discovered?

The wreck of the ATTILIO DEFFENU was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ATTILIO DEFFENU belong to?

The ATTILIO DEFFENU belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ATTILIO DEFFENU?

The ATTILIO DEFFENU had a tonnage of 3510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATTILIO DEFFENU?

The ATTILIO DEFFENU is classified as a motor vessel.

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