Ginestra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ginestra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
32 55.1 N,12 7.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.918333
  • Longitude: 12.125000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GINESTRA
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 82 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2848/77 1.2.84 REPORTED TO BE STRANDED AT ZUARA, BEAM-ON TO BEACH WITH 8DEG LIST TO STBD. HEADING W & SETTLED ON ROCK. (LL 255). POSN 325506N, 120730 FOR FILING ONLY. H2848/77 16.3.84 STILL AGROUND ABOUT 500MTRS SE OF ZUARA PORT. NOW LISTING 10DEGS TO STARBOARD. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET. (LL 255). NCA YET. 15.4.84 REFLOATED. (LL 256). AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA. STRANDED WHEN ENTERING ZUARA. REFLOATED & TOWED TO MARSALA, SICILY. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 55.1 N,12 7.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the GINESTRA wreck located?

The GINESTRA wreck is located at coordinates 32 55.1 N,12 7.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GINESTRA?

The seabed around the GINESTRA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GINESTRA sink?

The GINESTRA sank on Jan 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the GINESTRA discovered?

The wreck of the GINESTRA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the GINESTRA belong to?

The GINESTRA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the GINESTRA carrying?

The GINESTRA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GINESTRA?

The GINESTRA had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the GINESTRA?

The GINESTRA is classified as a carrier.