Carmencita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carmencita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 38.43 N,21 9.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.640500
  • Longitude: 21.166000
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CARMENCITA
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 61 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 858
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.4.87 NDW SHOWN IN 373830N, 211000E ON GREEK 22 [1986 EDN]. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1946 BY CANTIEREI DEL MEDITERRANEO, GENOA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGELO TANCREDI. ON PASSAGE FROM CARRARA FOR JEDDAH. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION 7M OFF KATAKOLO. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CARMENCITA wreck located?

The CARMENCITA wreck is located at coordinates 37 38.43 N,21 9.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMENCITA?

The seabed around the CARMENCITA lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the CARMENCITA sink?

The CARMENCITA sank on May 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CARMENCITA discovered?

The wreck of the CARMENCITA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CARMENCITA belong to?

The CARMENCITA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CARMENCITA carrying?

The CARMENCITA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,stone.

What was the tonnage of the CARMENCITA?

The CARMENCITA had a tonnage of 858 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMENCITA?

The CARMENCITA is classified as a carrier.

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