Brindisi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brindisi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 46.839 N,19 34.869 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.780650
  • Longitude: 19.581150
Wreck Depth 11.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BRINDISI
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Sonar Length 62.4
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 95
Tonnage 863
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0090.0,,000.5,100
Debris Field 0013.0,180
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH7787/19 11.10.19 WK OF SS 'BRINDISI', WITH BOTH ENDS & BOTH MASTS SHOWING LIES IN 414615N, 193450E, OR 190DEGS, 4000MTRS FROM S. GIOVANNI PT. (GENOA NMS 240/796/19 & 240/797/19). - NM 1925/19. H3542/28 8.6.28 NOW CHARTED AS DW (1919) IN 414635N, 193510E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7291/35 5.11.35 SHOWN AS WK 7.6MTRS ON ITALIAN 641. BR STD. 14.8.68 TO BE RETAINED ON CHARTS, USE ITALIAN AUTHORITY AS NOTHING CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ALBANIA. HCB. 30.6.75 NOT SHOWN ON YUGOSLAV 100-30. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. 18.2.91 DW [WITH DEPTH 7.7MTRS ALONGSIDE] SHOWN IN 414650N, 193509E ON ITALIAN 548 [1933 EDN, CORR TO NM 6.4.40]. NOT SHOWN ON SMALLER SCALE ITALIAN 554 [RENUMBERED 6017] [1988 EDN]. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. WGD POSN: 414657.5N, 193511E. NC 186. HH378/799/02 13.5.96 WK 12MTRS SHOWN IN 414647N, 193453E [WGD] ON US 54240 [11TH EDN, JAN '96, AREA SURVEYED 1993-94]. - NM 1902/96. 18.7.96 SHOWN IN 414649.9N, 193453.4E [WGD] ON 1993/94 AMERICAN SURVEY [M2436/7]. HH378/799/04 12.11.04 EXAM'D IN 4146.830N, 1934.911E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST MBES DEPTH 9.22MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 11.11.04). AMEND WK 9.2MTRS. - NM 5541/04. HH091/001/01 15.11.05 EXAM'D 30.10.04. GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 100 DEGS. LENGTH 62.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 13MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH SIGNIFICANT SHOAL POINTS AT EITHER END, THE BOW BEING SHOALEST. SETTLED INTO THE SEABED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1001). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2022

Circumstances of loss

MINED NEAR SAN GIOVANNI DI MEDUA ROADS.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND SETTLED INTO THE SEABED, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the BRINDISI wreck located?

The BRINDISI wreck is located at coordinates 41 46.839 N,19 34.869 E.

How deep is the BRINDISI and where exactly is it located?

The BRINDISI lies at a depth of about 11.1 meters and is located at coordinates 41 46.839 N,19 34.869 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRINDISI?

The seabed around the BRINDISI lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BRINDISI sink?

The BRINDISI sank on Jan 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BRINDISI discovered?

The wreck of the BRINDISI was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BRINDISI belong to?

The BRINDISI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the BRINDISI?

The BRINDISI had a tonnage of 863 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRINDISI?

The BRINDISI is classified as a steam ship.

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