James Russell Lovell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
James russell lovell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 26.6 N,12 38.233 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.443333
  • Longitude: 12.637217
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers FL.R.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL is located at coordinates 41 26.6 N, 12 38.233 E near Genoa. Historical hydrographic survey records show the wreck was initially towed in November 1953 to a position 180 meters from the mole head light in Genoa. It was later charted as a fixed red light on Italian nautical chart 98 before being officially recorded as salved, lifted, and deleted from navigational charts in December 1956.

Surveying Details

H7032/53 5.11.53 WK TOWED TO 412636N, 123814E, OR 302DEGS, 180MTRS FROM MOLE HEAD LT. (GENOA NM 43.9(T)). H7032/53 14.3.56 SHOWN AS ST F.R. LT ON ITALIAN 98. LC 1841. H7032/53 3.12.56 WK SALVED. (GENOA NM 43.39/56). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. LC 1841.

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL wreck located?

The JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL wreck is located at coordinates 41 26.6 N,12 38.233 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL?

The seabed around the JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES RUSSELL LOVELL was discovered in 1953.