Niagara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Niagara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 58.799 N,9 26.201 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.979983
  • Longitude: 9.436683
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NIAGARA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 114.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 3901
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site of the vessel NIAGARA located at coordinates 41 58.799 N, 9 26.201 E. This submerged shipwreck is situated in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Corsica, France. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is positioned within a restricted maritime zone where navigation is prohibited within a 200-meter radius for safety purposes. Referenced in official hydrographic records including French Notice to Mariners, the wreck site is documented under historical surveys H4644/74. Mariners and divers should exercise caution near these coordinates as the structural integrity of the wreck may vary. This navigational hazard is officially charted to ensure maritime safety in the surrounding waters.

Surveying Details

H4644/74 9.1.84 ST IN 415851.5N, 092615.5E, NAVIGATION IS PROHIBITED WITHIN A RADIUS OF 200MTRS. (FRENCH TNM 83/49/12). CHART AS ST IN 415845N, 092555E. BR STD. H4644/74 17.9.84 ST IN 415845N, 092555E. (BREST NM 84/35/42). 31.8.89 [MOD] POSN: 415845N, 092625E. NC 1999. [WGD] POSN: 4158.799N, 0926.201E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY CHANTIERS ET ATELIERS DE PROVENCE, PORT DE BOUC. WAS DELIBERATELY SET ON FIRE & ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER BEING INTERCEPTED BY CUSTOMS FOR ALLEGEDLY DEALING IN CONTRIBAND CIGARETTES. DRIFTED AGROUND OFF TOUR DE CALZARELLO, CORSICA & EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NIAGARA wreck located?

The NIAGARA wreck is located at coordinates 41 58.799 N,9 26.201 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIAGARA?

The seabed around the NIAGARA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the NIAGARA sink?

The NIAGARA sank on Mar 15, 1983.

When was the wreck of the NIAGARA discovered?

The wreck of the NIAGARA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NIAGARA belong to?

The NIAGARA belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the NIAGARA?

The NIAGARA had a tonnage of 3901 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIAGARA?

The NIAGARA is classified as a motor vessel.

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