Michelina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Michelina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 11.773 N,15 13.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.196217
  • Longitude: 15.232500
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MICHELINA
Flag IT
Length 76.5 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1239
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1930
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1760/28 17.3.28 WK IN 371150N, 151400E APPROX. (GENOA NM 36/85). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. EXTREMITY OF FOREMAST ONLY VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (GENOA NM 41/108). NCA. FOREMAST WASHED AWAY. (GENOA NM 48/127). NCA. BLACK CONL BUOY MARKS WK. (GENOA NM 59/147). NCA. H1760/28 8.1.29 BUOY WASHED AWAY. (GENOA NM 197/477). NCA. H1760/28 13.6.30 WK BEING WASHED AWAY, NO DANGER. BUOY NOT TO BE REPLACED. (GENOA NM 97/232). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1879 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SALV. ALTIERI. ON PASSAGE FROM AUGUSTA FOR GENOA. STRUCK A ROCK & SANK. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 11.773 N,15 13.95 E
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FAQ

Where is the MICHELINA wreck located?

The MICHELINA wreck is located at coordinates 37 11.773 N,15 13.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHELINA?

The seabed around the MICHELINA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the MICHELINA sink?

The MICHELINA sank on Feb 23, 1928.

When was the wreck of the MICHELINA discovered?

The wreck of the MICHELINA was discovered in 1928.

What country did the MICHELINA belong to?

The MICHELINA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MICHELINA carrying?

The MICHELINA was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the MICHELINA?

The MICHELINA had a tonnage of 1239 tons.