Egle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Egle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 5.058 N,9 29.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.084300
  • Longitude: 9.497833
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EGLE
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 72.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1142
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3478/54 26.6.54 H3478/54 26.6.54 DW PA IN 390500N, 093000E. (GENOA NM 18.9/54). - NM 1469/54. 20.5.59 20.5.59 NOW CHARTED IN 390502N, 092958E. H2213/59 24.10.68 H2213/59 24.10.68 SHOWN AS NDW ON ITALIAN 304. 6.4.76 6.4.76 SHOWN IN 390500N, 092952E ON ITALIAN 0090. 30.10.87 30.10.87 NDW SHOWN IN 390500N, 092953E ON ITALIAN 45 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 23.9.96 23.9.96 WK REPD TO LIE IN 390534N, 092956E, IN 35MTRS WITH LEAST DEPTH OF 27MTRS. WK HAS COLLAPSED WITH THE BOW 7MTRS PROUD AND THE STERN RELATIVELY COMPLETE. (S PREWER, LTR DTD 6.8.96). CHART AS NDW IN 390500N, 092953E. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 3905.058N, 0929.870E.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY RIJKEE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARIO ZOBOLI. PASSAGE CAGLIARI FOR MADALENA. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS & NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE VOL.III).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, STERN MOSTLY COMPLETE

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FAQ

Where is the EGLE wreck located?

The EGLE wreck is located at coordinates 39 5.058 N,9 29.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EGLE?

The seabed around the EGLE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the EGLE sink?

The EGLE sank on Mar 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the EGLE discovered?

The wreck of the EGLE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the EGLE belong to?

The EGLE belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the EGLE?

The EGLE had a tonnage of 1142 tons.

What type of wreck is the EGLE?

The EGLE is classified as a steam ship.

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