Esperia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Esperia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 3 N,13 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.050000
  • Longitude: 13.050000
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESPERIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag IT
Length 150 m
Width 18.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 11398
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.8.12 20.8.12 SANK IN 3303.0N, 1303.0E. (J MCGREGOR & UBOAT.NET).
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 FOR SITMAR LINE. QUARDUPLE TURBINES, TWIN SHAFT FOR 18 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY HMSM UNIQUE. 1139 MEN RECOVERED, 31 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ESPERIA wreck located?

The ESPERIA wreck is located at coordinates 33 3 N,13 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPERIA?

The seabed around the ESPERIA lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ESPERIA sink?

The ESPERIA sank on Aug 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ESPERIA discovered?

The wreck of the ESPERIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ESPERIA belong to?

The ESPERIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ESPERIA?

The ESPERIA had a tonnage of 11398 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESPERIA?

The ESPERIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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