Citta Di Palermo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Citta di palermo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 43.667 N,18 4.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.727783
  • Longitude: 18.069450
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CITTA DI PALERMO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 110.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3415
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6M NE OF BRINDISI, 404340N, 180410E APPROX. (DODS). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CANT. NAV. RIUNITI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FERROVI DELLO STATO [ITALIAN STATE RAILWAY]. PASSAGE BRINDISI FOR DURAZZO. CARRYING A NUMBER OF TROOPS, SHE RAN INTO A SMALL MINEFIELD, HIT A MINE & FOUNDERED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. JUST OVER 200 PERSONS ON BOARD, ABOUT HALF SAVED, INCLUDING 84 BRITISH. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CITTA DI PALERMO wreck located?

The CITTA DI PALERMO wreck is located at coordinates 40 43.667 N,18 4.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITTA DI PALERMO?

The seabed around the CITTA DI PALERMO lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the CITTA DI PALERMO sink?

The CITTA DI PALERMO sank on Jan 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CITTA DI PALERMO discovered?

The wreck of the CITTA DI PALERMO was discovered in 1916.

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 3415 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITTA DI PALERMO?

The CITTA DI PALERMO is classified as a steam ship.

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