Giorgione Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Giorgione Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 6.417 N,15 17.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.106950
  • Longitude: 15.289450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GIORGIONE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 208.8 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 14
Tonnage 20841
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 14.2.85 AGROUND IN 370625N, 151722E. SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BUT SALVAGE BEING INVESTIGATED. (LLOYDS VOL.259). NCA YET. H4978/72 8.5.85 STILL AGROUND. (LLOYDS VOL.260). H4978/72 30.5.85. REFLOATED 18.5.85. TO BE SCRAPPED. (LLOYDS VOL.261). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1962 BY ODENSE STAALSKIBSVAERFT A/S, ODENSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAURILLA SHIPPING CO., LTD. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN GALE FORCE WINDS & GROUNDED N OF CAPE SANTA PANAGIS, SIRACUSA, SICILY. ABANDONED. ALL 28 CREW SAFE. REFLOATED & TOWED TO ALGECIRAS TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GIORGIONE wreck located?

The GIORGIONE wreck is located at coordinates 37 6.417 N,15 17.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIORGIONE?

The seabed around the GIORGIONE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GIORGIONE sink?

The GIORGIONE sank on Jan 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the GIORGIONE discovered?

The wreck of the GIORGIONE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the GIORGIONE belong to?

The GIORGIONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIORGIONE carrying?

The GIORGIONE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GIORGIONE?

The GIORGIONE had a tonnage of 20841 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIORGIONE?

The GIORGIONE is classified as a tanker.

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