Entella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Entella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 8.64 N,9 23.49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.144000
  • Longitude: 9.391500
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENTELLA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 94.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2691
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01691/43 2.7.43 ST IN 390836N, 092352E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3626/47 25.6.47 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (GENOA NM 17/12/47). H2213/89 6.5.59 WK 8MTRS IN 390838N, 092332E. (GENOA NM 11.30/59). BR STD. H2025/69 13.1.71 POSN NOW 390837N, 092330E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 6.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON ITALIAN 0090. H2112/73 1.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 222DEGS, 250MTRS FROM TORRE FINOCCHIO. WK BROKEN UP, LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS. SANDY BOTTOM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 4.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 44 [1977 EDN]. H4644/74 20.8.79 DW IN 390838N, 092332E. (GENOA NM 25.4/79). 10.6.82 SHOWN AS DW ON US 53260. 2.11.87 SHOWN AS DW IN 390831N, 092329E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 45 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. 6.3.96 VESSEL IS SS 'ENTELLA' (POSSIBLY), A WWII WK. VERY BROKEN UP, LITTLE REMAINS EXCEPT PLATES AND A FEW VERTICAL SPARS. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH ON SANDY BOTTOM. FIXED POSN 390833.5N, 092341.5E [WGD]. (S PREWER). HH100/351/12 30.4.97 DIVED ON 25.2.96 IN 390833.5N, 092341.5E [WGD], FIXED BY GPS. LEAST DEPTH 8.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NO SCOUR. (CPL PREWER, RAF DECIMOMANNU SAC, DIVERS REPORT, FAX DTD 24.4.97). [WGD] POSN: 3908.549N, 0923.462E.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1899 BY L MANGIAROTTI & E RAVANO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224 NHP. TORPEDOED BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE AND RAN SHORE AND SANK OFF TORRE FINOCCHIA, SARDINIA. (DODS). WAS IN CONVOY WITH 'ISONZO' [36787] & 'LOREDAN' [36725], WHICH WERE TORPEDOED & SUNK BY HMS SAFARI, 'ENTELLA' WENT UP ON THE ROCKS ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE. (CPL PREWER).

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FAQ

Where is the ENTELLA wreck located?

The ENTELLA wreck is located at coordinates 39 8.64 N,9 23.49 E.

How deep is the ENTELLA and where exactly is it located?

The ENTELLA lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 39 8.64 N,9 23.49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENTELLA?

The seabed around the ENTELLA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ENTELLA sink?

The ENTELLA sank on Apr 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ENTELLA discovered?

The wreck of the ENTELLA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ENTELLA belong to?

The ENTELLA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ENTELLA carrying?

The ENTELLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ENTELLA?

The ENTELLA had a tonnage of 2691 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENTELLA?

The ENTELLA is classified as a steam ship.

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