Spezia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spezia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 25.917 N,15 0.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.431950
  • Longitude: 15.013883
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEZIA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1825
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1954
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 1996

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck report for the SS Spezia located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. The shipwreck Spezia is a German steamship weighing 1825 GRT. The official wreck position is 32 25.917 N, 15 0.833 E. This underwater obstruction is historically associated with the Italian SS Cadamosto, located approximately one mile north-northeast of the Marsa Dzeira tunny-fishing establishment. Referenced in Admiralty records as wreck number 38109, the site coordinates 32 25.917 N, 15 0.833 E are documented in UK Hydrographic Office surveys. The wreck serves as a notable underwater site for historical maritime navigation in this sector of the Mediterranean.

Surveying Details

H03465/42 29.10.42 H03465/42 29.10.42 DW PA IN 322555N, 150050E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 2374/42. REFERENCE TO TWO WRECKS: A) GERMAN SS 'SPEZIA' 1825GRT; B) ITALIAN SS 'CADAMOSTO' 1010GRT IN POSN ABOUT 1M NNE OF TUNNY-FISHING ESTABLISHMENT AT MARSA DZEIRA. [SEE WK NO. 38109]. H3320/54 30.6.54 H3320/54 30.6.54 DW PA SHOWN IN 322555N, 150050E ON ITALIAN CHARTS. - NM 1482/54. 2.1.03 2.1.03 [WGD] POSN: 3225.917N, 1500.833E. NE 3403 (STS FOR PA).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY A G NEPTUNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R M SLOMAN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176 NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SPEZIA wreck located?

The SPEZIA wreck is located at coordinates 32 25.917 N,15 0.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPEZIA?

The seabed around the SPEZIA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SPEZIA sink?

The SPEZIA sank on Dec 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SPEZIA discovered?

The wreck of the SPEZIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SPEZIA belong to?

The SPEZIA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SPEZIA?

The SPEZIA had a tonnage of 1825 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPEZIA?

The SPEZIA is classified as a steam ship.

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