Tabarca (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tabarca (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 16.056 N,10 15.918 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.267600
  • Longitude: 10.265300
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TABARCA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 616
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1942
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1681/52 18.3.52 NDW IN 431645N, 101910E, 220DEGS, 3.2M FROM SECCHE DI VADA LT, POSN DOUBTFUL. (GENOA NM 9.3/54). CHART AS NDW PD. R/S. H2420/54 29.4.54 ITALIAN NOTE REFERS TO THIS WK AS DANGEROUS. AMEND TO DW PD. - NM 1164/57. 23.5.57 SHOW AS DW PD ON ITALIAN 4. (GENOA NM 30.2/65). 5.4.76 SHOWN AS DW ON ITALIAN 0061. H2112/73 5.10.76 POSN GIVEN AS 431645N, 101610E, APPROX 3.1M SW OF VADA LT. NO CONTACT MADE. (DR 303 FG 12634/10/1958). HH368/350/01 6.3.90 NOW NDW IN 431601N, 101556E. (GENOA NM 3.1/90). - NM 966/90. [WGD] POSN: 4316.056N, 1015.918E.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED AS A NAVAL AUXILLIARY. WAS SUNK BY AN ENEMY (?BRITISH) SUBMARINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 16.056 N,10 15.918 E
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FAQ

Where is the TABARCA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TABARCA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 16.056 N,10 15.918 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TABARCA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TABARCA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the TABARCA (PROBABLY) sink?

The TABARCA (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TABARCA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TABARCA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1952.

What country did the TABARCA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TABARCA (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the TABARCA (PROBABLY)?

The TABARCA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 616 tons.

What type of wreck is the TABARCA (PROBABLY)?

The TABARCA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.