Citta Di Alessandria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Citta di alessandria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.710000
  • Longitude: 34.609167
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2197
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.4.72 7.4.72 VESSEL GROUNDED OFF CAPE ANDREAS. (LLOYDS VOL.207). NCA YET. 1.6.72 1.6.72 VESSEL IN 354130N, 343530E APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA YET. H4357/71 26.6.72 H4357/71 26.6.72 ST (CONSPIC) LIES 042DEGS, 0.2M FROM KLIDHES LT HO. (PARIS NM 72/22/20, ROSTOCK NM 1203/43/72). - NM 1290/72. H4357/71 24.7.72 H4357/71 24.7.72 VESSEL NOW 055DEGS, 0.15M FROM KLIDHES LT HO, LYING WITH 075-085DEG LIST, VISIBLE AT ALL STAGES OF TIDE. (CAPT BAYADA, PORT OFFICER FAMAJUSTA). NCA. H1288/73 26.11.73 H1288/73 26.11.73 POSN NOW 038DEGS, 1.8C FROM LT HO, BROKEN UP WITH 15FT DEPTH OVER VESSEL. (WEST, BSAC 22.11.73). - NM 24/74. H4357/71 14.1.74 H4357/71 14.1.74 NOT SIGHTED ON TWO PASSAGES, PASSING WITHIN 3M OF CHARTED POSN. (SS HYDATINA HN 1/74). 12.8.84 12.8.84 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON TURKISH 342 [1983 EDN]. 24.3.97 24.3.97 WGD POSN: 354236N, 343633E. NE 796. 22.11.04 22.11.04 FREIGHTER WITH LARGE STERN SECTION ON SANDY SEABED, CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM SURFACE, REST OF WK STREWN EASTWARDS ALONG SIDE OF ISLET. FISHING NETS HANG ON STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE. ENGINE BLOCK [PHOTO] STANDS ALONE, REST OF WK FLATTENED. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'04) NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 1997

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY P LINDENAU, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOLF SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE LATTAKIA FOR MERSIN. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS OFF KLIOHES ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, C. ANDREAS PENINSULAR, CYPRUS. CREW RESCUED, VESSEL LATER SANK AFTER LISTING MORE THAN 45DEG TO STARBOARD. (MSD).

General Comments

STERN AND ENGINE BLOCK HIGHEST PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E
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FAQ

Where is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA wreck located?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA wreck is located at coordinates 35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E.

How deep is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA and where exactly is it located?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 35 42.6 N,34 36.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?

The seabed around the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA sink?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA sank on Feb 5, 1972.

When was the wreck of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA discovered?

The wreck of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA belong to?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA had a tonnage of 2197 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA?

The CITTA DI ALESSANDRIA is classified as a carrier.

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