Ostia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ostia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 36.867 N,39 28.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.614450
  • Longitude: 39.480833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSTIA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H014428/43 26.7.43 H014428/43 26.7.43 OBSTN IN 153654N, 392851E. H01509/42 H01509/42 AMEND TO WK IN 153652N, 392850E. (RIPPON & SONS, GENOA). - NM 676/52. H03787/41 17.2.53 H03787/41 17.2.53 OSTIA RAISED AND MOVED TO SHALLOW WATER. (NID). NCA. H490/53 27.1.55 H490/53 27.1.55 DELETE. (USNM 5074/54). LC 460.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2003

General Comments

REMAINS OF VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the OSTIA wreck located?

The OSTIA wreck is located at coordinates 15 36.867 N,39 28.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OSTIA?

The seabed around the OSTIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OSTIA discovered?

The wreck of the OSTIA was discovered in 1943.