Galiola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Galiola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 20 N,15 11.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.333333
  • Longitude: 15.191667
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GALIOLA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Tonnage 1428
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 330DEG, 4M FROM CABO DI MILAZZO. (NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE, VOL III). GIVES POSN 382000N, 151130E. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY BAANHOEK N.V. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAV. CARLO MARTINOLICH. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE HMS SAHIB. (BENEATH THE WAVES & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GALIOLA wreck located?

The GALIOLA wreck is located at coordinates 38 20 N,15 11.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GALIOLA?

The seabed around the GALIOLA lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the GALIOLA sink?

The GALIOLA sank on Apr 24, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GALIOLA discovered?

The wreck of the GALIOLA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the GALIOLA belong to?

The GALIOLA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the GALIOLA?

The GALIOLA had a tonnage of 1428 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALIOLA?

The GALIOLA is classified as a steam ship.

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