Loredan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Loredan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 8.2 N,9 23.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.136667
  • Longitude: 9.397167
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LOREDAN
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 72.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2213/59 6.5.59 NDW IN 390810N, 092337E. (GENOA NM 12.3/59). R/S. H2025/69 13.1.70 NOW CHARTED IN 390814N, 092332E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 3921. 6.4.76 SHOWN IN 390809N, 092323E ON ITALIAN 0090. H2112/73 1.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 182DEGS 1050MTRS FROM TORRE FINOCCHIO. PART OF WK SALVAGED, LEAST DEPTH 47MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 17.9.90 NDW SHOWN IN 390812N, 092332E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 45. NC 1990. 2.4.93 F SHOWN IN 390818N, 092330E ON ITALIAN 949 [1:250000][1992 EDN]. NCA. [SEE ALSO WK RECORD NO 36787]. HH100/351/12 30.4.97 DIVED ON 21.1.97. LEAST DEPTH 50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & SHINGLE. WK INTACT, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN HIT BY TWO TORPEDOES, ONE WRECKED THE STERN AREA, THE SECOND STRUCK THE STBD SIDE JUST AFT OF THE BRIDGE. NOW LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS TO SEAWARD APPROX 140DEGS. HOLDS FORWARD OF THE BRIDGE. (CPL PREWER, RAF DECIMOMANNU SAC, DIVERS REPORT, FAX DTD 24.4.95). [WGD] POSN: 3908.256N, 0923.510E.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY CANT. RIUNITI DEL'ADRICTICO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADRIATICA SOC. ANON. DI NAV. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY BRITISH SUBMARINE HMS SAFARI WHILST IN CONVOY WITH 'ENTELLA' [36724] & 'ISONZO' [36787], ABOUT 10M FROM CAGLIARI. (DODS & CPL PREWER).

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FAQ

Where is the LOREDAN wreck located?

The LOREDAN wreck is located at coordinates 39 8.2 N,9 23.83 E.

How deep is the LOREDAN and where exactly is it located?

The LOREDAN lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 39 8.2 N,9 23.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOREDAN?

The seabed around the LOREDAN lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the LOREDAN sink?

The LOREDAN sank on Apr 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the LOREDAN discovered?

The wreck of the LOREDAN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the LOREDAN belong to?

The LOREDAN belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the LOREDAN?

The LOREDAN had a tonnage of 1357 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOREDAN?

The LOREDAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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