Giorgio Ohlsen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Giorgio ohlsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.212 N,1 9.075 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.303533
  • Longitude: 1.151250
Wreck Depth 17.88 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIORGIO OHLSEN
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 120.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 91.4
Sonar Width 22.3
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 55
Tonnage 5694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1940
Scour Dimensions 052.5,,000.8,044.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0213/40 27.2.40 SUNK IN 531900N, 010900E. (FO HUMBER, 15.2.40). - PFNM 471/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW IN 531900N, 010900E. - NM 1179/40. H0259/40 24.6.41 AMEND POSN TO 531819N, 010920E. - NM 1451/41. H0213/40 22.12.48 EXAM'D IN 531819N, 010920E AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. (SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO 8FMS 2FT. - NM 2838/48. H332/62 4.2.63 SONAR CONTACT 1.5C SW OF CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66 IN GEN DEPTH 74FT. LIES ON THE EDGE OF SMALL TROUGH. (SCOTT, 1962). NCA YET. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14.9MTRS. NC 108. HH090/565/01 3.12.92 EXAM'D 2.10.92 IN 531811.8N, 010911.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.5, FOUL AT 19.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 80MTRS. AREA OF LARGE DEBRIS LYING 135/315 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). AMEND TO SW 18.0MTRS. - NM 45/93. SEP 2018/000212985 7.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5318.212N, 0109.075W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 91.4MTRS, WIDTH 56.4MTRS, HEIGHT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 055/235 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 52.5MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 044 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY CANTIER, CERUSA, VOLTRI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INDUSTRIE NAVALI SOC. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 335HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GENOA FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. FOUNDERED.

General Comments

AREA OF LARGE DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18.212 N,1 9.075 E
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FAQ

Where is the GIORGIO OHLSEN wreck located?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.212 N,1 9.075 E.

How deep is the GIORGIO OHLSEN and where exactly is it located?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN lies at a depth of about 17.88 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.212 N,1 9.075 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIORGIO OHLSEN?

The seabed around the GIORGIO OHLSEN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GIORGIO OHLSEN sink?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN sank on Feb 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GIORGIO OHLSEN discovered?

The wreck of the GIORGIO OHLSEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GIORGIO OHLSEN belong to?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN belonged to IT.

What cargo was the GIORGIO OHLSEN carrying?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GIORGIO OHLSEN?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN had a tonnage of 5694 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIORGIO OHLSEN?

The GIORGIO OHLSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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