Romagna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Romagna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 9.95 N,9 15.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.165833
  • Longitude: 9.265167
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ROMAGNA
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 74.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1416
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2212/59 28.4.59 NDW IN 390955N, 091558E. (GENOA NM 12.5/59). BR STD. 6.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON ITALIAN 0090. H2112/73 2.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 260DEGS, 7725MTRS FROM TORRE CALA REGINA, GULF OF CAGLIARI. DEPTH OF WK 32MTRS, SANDY BOTTOM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.2.84 DW SHOWN ON US 53260 [1983 EDN]. NCA. 2.11.87 SHOWN AS NDW IN 390959N, 091558E ON ITALIAN 45. CHART AS NDW IN 390950N, 091618E. BR STD. 7.8.90 NDW SHOWN IN 390959N, 091558E [ROMA 1940 DATUM], OR 101DEGS, 5.6M FROM CAPO S. ELIA LT [FL(2)10S] ON ITALIAN 45 [2ND EDN 1990]. NCA. 17.9.90 SHOWN IN 390959N, 091558E [MOD]. NC 1990. 3.1.96 WRECK KNOWN AS 'ROMAGNA', LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 390952.5N, 091601E [WGD]. LIES ALMOST N/S WITH STERN TO S, BOW BROKEN OFF 800MTRS NE APPROX. DEPTHS BY GARMIN 55 GPS & LOWARANCE E/S GIVING LEAST DEPTH OF 32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. STERN COVERED IN NETS. (CPL S PREWER, RAF DECIMOMANNU, LETTER DTD 23.12.95). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3910.005N, 0915.982E.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGAZIONE E COMMERCIO SOC. ANON, ITALIANA. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK ABOUT 6M FROM CAGLIARI, SARDINIA. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 5431/17

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FAQ

Where is the ROMAGNA wreck located?

The ROMAGNA wreck is located at coordinates 39 9.95 N,9 15.91 E.

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

The ROMAGNA lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 39 9.95 N,9 15.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMAGNA?

The seabed around the ROMAGNA lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the ROMAGNA sink?

The ROMAGNA sank on Aug 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ROMAGNA discovered?

The wreck of the ROMAGNA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ROMAGNA belong to?

The ROMAGNA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ROMAGNA?

The ROMAGNA had a tonnage of 1416 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMAGNA?

The ROMAGNA is classified as a tanker.

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