Duca Di Genova Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
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Duca di genova Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
39 40.25 N,0 11.167 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 39.670833
- Longitude: -0.186117
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| Wreck Depth |
9.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DUCA DI GENOVA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
IT |
| Length |
145 m |
| Width |
16.3 m |
| Draught |
5.7 |
| Tonnage |
7893 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 6, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
1976 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 1, 2002 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office wreck report for the DUCA DI GENOVA located near Canet Point at coordinates 39 40.25 N, 0 11.167 W. Initially reported as a sinking with a portion of the hull showing above water, the wreck position was later amended. Historical survey records indicate salvage operations, a least depth of 9.2 meters, and eventual removal, leading to the wreck being marked as deleted.
Surveying Details
H771/18 8.2.18 H771/18 8.2.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 394015N, 001110W, ABOUT 1M E OF CANET POINT. PORTION OF HULL SHOWS ABOVE THE WATER. (GSO GIBRALTAR 460). CHART AS ST [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1918). - NM 294/18. H1582/18 18.3.18 H1582/18 18.3.18 POSN AMENDED TO 393822N, 001200W. (MADRID NM 8/180/18). - NM 458/18. H4798/21 5.8.21 H4798/21 5.8.21 WK ABOUT 1M FROM SHORE. MARKED WITH RED LT ON MAST. (MADRID NM 26/554/21). NCA. H5489/58 27.8.58 H5489/58 27.8.58 WK LEAST DEPTH 9.2MTRS. (CADIZ NM 26/574/58). BR STD. H5489/58 21.4.64 H5489/58 21.4.64 SALVAGE OPS, MARKED BY BUOYS. WK TO BE REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 13/334/64). NCA. H5201/61 7.4.72 H5201/61 7.4.72 NDW SHOWN ON SPANISH 791. NC 1458. H5201/61 13.7.76 H5201/61 13.7.76 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 858/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1907 BY CANTIERI NAVALE RIUNITI WITH QUADRUPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 760NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LA VELOCE NAV. ITALIANA. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GENOA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (DODS & LLWW1SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
39 40.25 N,0 11.167 W
Duca Di Genova on Wreck Map
Duca Di Genova Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DUCA DI GENOVA wreck located?
The DUCA DI GENOVA wreck is located at coordinates 39 40.25 N,0 11.167 W.
How deep is the DUCA DI GENOVA and where exactly is it located?
The DUCA DI GENOVA lies at a depth of about 9.2 meters and is located at coordinates 39 40.25 N,0 11.167 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DUCA DI GENOVA?
The seabed around the DUCA DI GENOVA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.
When did the DUCA DI GENOVA sink?
The DUCA DI GENOVA sank on Feb 6, 1918.
When was the wreck of the DUCA DI GENOVA discovered?
The wreck of the DUCA DI GENOVA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the DUCA DI GENOVA belong to?
The DUCA DI GENOVA belonged to IT.
What cargo was the DUCA DI GENOVA carrying?
The DUCA DI GENOVA was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the DUCA DI GENOVA?
The DUCA DI GENOVA had a tonnage of 7893 tons.
What type of wreck is the DUCA DI GENOVA?
The DUCA DI GENOVA is classified as a steam ship.