Dino (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dino (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 44.031 N,8 43.768 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.733850
  • Longitude: 8.729467
Water Depth 123 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DINO (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 68.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.4.73 30.4.73 SANK OFF CAPO TEULADA, SW COAST OF SARDINIA. (LL 212). POSN 384500N, 083500E FOR FILING ONLY. 27.5.76 27.5.76 DW SHOWN IN 384430N, 084358E ON ITALIAN 0050. NE 161A. 4.4.89 4.4.89 NDW PA SHOWN IN 384400N, 084345E ON ITALIAN 46 [1988 EDN]. NC 1990. 2.4.93 2.4.93 NDW PA SHOWN ON ITALIAN 949 [1992 EDN]. NFA. [WGD] POSN: 3844.031N, 0843.768E.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY C HILL & SONS LTD, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPIRIDIONE LUCCHI. PASSAGE SAN ANTIOCO FOR PORTO MARGHERA. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF CAPO TEULADA, SW COAST OF CORSICA. CREW OF 11 PICKED UP BY FV. VESSEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DINO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 44.031 N,8 43.768 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DINO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DINO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 123 meters deep.

When did the DINO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DINO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DINO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DINO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the DINO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the DINO (POSSIBLY)?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 986 tons.

What type of wreck is the DINO (POSSIBLY)?

The DINO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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