Citta Di Palermo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Citta di palermo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 14.94 N,20 17.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.249000
  • Longitude: 20.299333
Water Depth 750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CITTA DI PALERMO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 125.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 5413
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Citta Di Palermo is located at the underwater coordinates 38 14.94 N, 20 17.96 E, situated off the coast of Cape Dukato in the Ionian Sea. Originally reported sunk near Cape Dukato, this wreck site serves as a documented underwater obstruction. The vessel is historically categorized under maritime loss records, with its precise location now filed for navigational safety. Divers and researchers tracking underwater wrecks in the Ionian region can use these specific coordinates to identify the remains of the Citta Di Palermo near the southern tip of the Lefkada peninsula.

Surveying Details

25.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M W OF CAPE DUKATO, [381500N, 201800E APPROX]. (DODS, NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1930 BY CANT. NAV. RUINITI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY 'TIRRENIA. SOC. ANON. DI NAV. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE 3M W OF CAPE DUKATO, CEPHALONIA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CITTA DI PALERMO wreck located?

The CITTA DI PALERMO wreck is located at coordinates 38 14.94 N,20 17.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITTA DI PALERMO?

The seabed around the CITTA DI PALERMO lies at approximately 750 meters deep.

When did the CITTA DI PALERMO sink?

The CITTA DI PALERMO sank on Jan 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CITTA DI PALERMO discovered?

The wreck of the CITTA DI PALERMO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CITTA DI PALERMO belong to?

The CITTA DI PALERMO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the CITTA DI PALERMO?

The CITTA DI PALERMO had a tonnage of 5413 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITTA DI PALERMO?

The CITTA DI PALERMO is classified as a motor vessel.

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