Oued Tiflet (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oued tiflet (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 7.856 N,8 17.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.130933
  • Longitude: 8.286833
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 71.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1194
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 26, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the Oued Tiflet Probably is located at coordinates 44 7.856 N, 8 17.21 E in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Genoa Italy. This underwater obstruction and historical wreck site has been documented through various hydrographic surveys and notices to mariners since 1943. Salvage buoys were historically laid in this vicinity over the San Guglielmo, and Italian nautical charts have identified a non dangerous wreck in the area, currently classified with a position approximate status.

Surveying Details

H02758/43 18.12.43 H02758/43 18.12.43 DW IN 440750N, 081710E. - FNM 2715/43. H02758/43 23.11.55 H02758/43 23.11.55 SALVAGE BUOYS LAID OVER `SAN GUGLIELMO' [REF DODS] IN THIS VICINITY (GENOA TNM 43/72/55). NCA. H02758/43 31.7.56 H02758/43 31.7.56 NDW SHOWN IN 440750N, 081706E ON ITALIAN 2. - NM 1872/56. [WGD] POSN: 4407.856N, 0817.201E. 26.9.12 SEP 2012/000192719 26.9.12 NOW PA. (ITALIAN NM 17/4/12).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1914 BY NUSCKE CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. NAVIGATION PAQUET. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE IN THE GULF OF GENOA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 44 7.856 N,8 17.21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) sink?

The OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY)?

The OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1194 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY)?

The OUED TIFLET (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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