Canova Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Canova Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 0.09 N,12 44.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.001500
  • Longitude: -12.735000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANOVA
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4718/70 9.5.85 H4718/70 9.5.85 IN APPROX POSN 280000N, 124400W. OFFERRED FOR SALE 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL 25.4.85). CHART IN CONJUNCTION WITH NIKE, [103300065] AS ST PA 'WKS'. - NM 1413/85. 30.5.85 30.5.85 VESSEL HAS BEEN SOLD. PROBABLY TO BE BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LL 30.5.85). 15.10.97 15.10.97 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 218 [1990 EDN CORR TO NM 203/92]. SHOWN AS ST IN 275840N, 124353W ON US 51320 [3RD EDN 1997]. 11.11.11 SEP 2011/000184182 11.11.11 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 84 [EDN DTD 6.2011, 1:350,000]. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA IM, LENINA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS B Y ATTANSIO & COPPOLA ARMATORI. PASSAGE GENOA FOR LAGOS. CARGO RICE. RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CANOVA wreck located?

The CANOVA wreck is located at coordinates 28 0.09 N,12 44.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANOVA?

The seabed around the CANOVA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CANOVA sink?

The CANOVA sank on Feb 15, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CANOVA discovered?

The wreck of the CANOVA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CANOVA belong to?

The CANOVA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CANOVA carrying?

The CANOVA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CANOVA?

The CANOVA had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANOVA?

The CANOVA is classified as a carrier.

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