Foscolo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Foscolo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.617 N,3 17.138 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.393617
  • Longitude: 3.285633
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOSCOLO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Tonnage 3059
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0411/42 24.1.42 DW IN 512341N, 031700E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 180/42. H0430/44 20.12.44 G SPHERICAL BUOY, FLG5S LAID 1C W OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2845/44. H0430/44 6.1.45 BUOY NOW G SPHERICAL, GPFL(3)G10S, 325DEGS 75YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 67/45. H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT] WITH BUOY ON NETH 203. BR STD. H3697/52 10.10.53 SMALL PIECE OF WK REMAINS 6M NE OF ZEEBRUGGE. LEAST DEPTH 9.8MTRS. [5FMS 2FT] NO SCOUR. MARKED BY BUOY. (HMS SHACKLETON). - NM 2342/53. H3697/52 5.4.54 BUOY REMOVED. (OSTEND NMS 5/28 & 29/54). - NM 750/54. 17.10.57 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9.8MTRS [5FMS 2FT] IN 512339N, 031713E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3697/52 31.7.70 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (OSTEND NM 132/71). NCA. 23.5.72 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (HAGUE NM 2645/71). H3199/74 17.4.74 SHOWN AS F ON BELGIAN 7, SHEET 12. BR STD. H3199/74 11.12.74 SHOWN AS F ON BELGIAN 1 [1974 EDN]. 17.9.76 17.9.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 8 & 11. BR STD. 16.5.90 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETH 1442 [1989 EDN]. 6.2.91 NOW SHOWN AS NDW IN 512340N, 031713E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS, SEP'90 EDN, NO.S101409). BR STD. 5.7.95 FOUL SHOWN IN 512339N, 031713E [EUR] ON BELGIAN 101 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5123.617N, 0317.138E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1919. BOMBED IN ERROR & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE VOL.III).

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FAQ

Where is the FOSCOLO wreck located?

The FOSCOLO wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.617 N,3 17.138 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOSCOLO?

The seabed around the FOSCOLO lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FOSCOLO sink?

The FOSCOLO sank on May 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FOSCOLO discovered?

The wreck of the FOSCOLO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FOSCOLO belong to?

The FOSCOLO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the FOSCOLO?

The FOSCOLO had a tonnage of 3059 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOSCOLO?

The FOSCOLO is classified as a steam ship.

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