Macedonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Macedonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 53.276 N,8 39.677 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.887933
  • Longitude: 8.661283
Wreck Depth 12.3 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MACEDONIA
Type ferry
Flag GR
Length 31.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.12.73 SANK OFF SW COAST OF SARDINIA. (LL 214). NCA. H4237/65 6.8.74 DW IN 385300N, 084000E. (GENOA NM 27.5/74). BR STD. H4237/65 22.1.75 DW PA IN 385317N, 083941E, OR 200DEGS, 0.7M FROM GALLETTA TR. (GENOA NM 50.5/74). - NM 255/75. H4940/77 24.11.77 REPD TO LIE 194DEGS, 0.6M FROM TORRE DI PORTO SCUDO, FIXED BY HSA, WHICH GIVES POSN 385319N, 083947E. LEAST DEPTH 10FT. (HMS FEARLESS, HN DTD 3.11.77). AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. BR STD. H] 17.9.90 NOW CHARTED AS DW [SCALE OF BA CHART TOO SMALL TO SHOW DEPTH] IN 385317N, 083941E [MOD]. NC 1990. SEP 2009/000008777 4.2.09 NOW WK 13.9MTRS IN 3853.24N, 0839.70E [MOD]. (ITALIAN NM 2/7/09). BR STD. SEP 2009/000037506 19.5.09 LIES IN 3853.28N, 0839.66E [WGD] IN A DEPTH OF 12.7MTRS. (ITALIAN SDNM 9/13/09). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000041214 2.6.09 NOW WK 12.7MTRS. (ITALIAN NM 2/6/09). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 3853.276N, 0839.667E.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER LOSS OF STEERING & ENGINE DAMAGE IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 53.276 N,8 39.677 E
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FAQ

Where is the MACEDONIA wreck located?

The MACEDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 38 53.276 N,8 39.677 E.

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

The MACEDONIA lies at a depth of about 12.3 meters and is located at coordinates 38 53.276 N,8 39.677 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MACEDONIA?

The seabed around the MACEDONIA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MACEDONIA sink?

The MACEDONIA sank on Dec 15, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MACEDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the MACEDONIA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MACEDONIA belong to?

The MACEDONIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MACEDONIA carrying?

The MACEDONIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MACEDONIA?

The MACEDONIA had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the MACEDONIA?

The MACEDONIA is classified as a ferry.

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