Sirio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sirio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 38.92 N,0 40.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.648667
  • Longitude: -0.667833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SIRIO
Type liner
Flag IT
Length 115.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1906
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1285/82/241 9.11.82 RAN AGROUND IN 373900N, 004000W [APPROX]. LOCATED WHILE DIVING IN 1981. (P DE LOBEL, 3.11.82) NCA, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. SEP 2015/000248394 18.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 471A (EDN 2015, COR TO 31.10.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1883 BY R NAPIER & CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA. ON PASSAGE FROM GENOA TO MONTEVIDEO & BUENOS AIRES. RAN AGROUND WHEN CAPTAIN ATTEMPTED TO BRING HER INSIDE HORMIGAS ISLANDS TO SHORTEN RUN INTO CARTHAGENA. CAPSIZED AND SANK FROM THE STERN, TOTAL LOSS OF LIFE, 442. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SIRIO wreck located?

The SIRIO wreck is located at coordinates 37 38.92 N,0 40.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRIO?

The seabed around the SIRIO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SIRIO sink?

The SIRIO sank on Jul 4, 1906.

When was the wreck of the SIRIO discovered?

The wreck of the SIRIO was discovered in 1906.

What country did the SIRIO belong to?

The SIRIO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SIRIO carrying?

The SIRIO was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the SIRIO?

The SIRIO had a tonnage of 2401 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRIO?

The SIRIO is classified as a liner.

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