Urbino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Urbino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 7.04 N,7 24.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.117333
  • Longitude: -7.416067
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 136 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URBINO
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 6651
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 3.5.72 H4847/71 3.5.72 LOCATED IN 490700N, 072455W USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 446FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 36FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD., 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 65FMS [119MTRS]. BR STD. H4847/71 11.12.74 H4847/71 11.12.74 REPORTED TO BE THE BRITISH MERCHANT SS 'URBINO'. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD., 10.12.74). NCA. RSDRA2024000247729 18.10.24 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1837). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY ENEMY SUBMARINE AND THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN POSITION 67 MILES SW BY W BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). 11.12.74 EN ROUTE NEW YORK TO HULL. (DTI TELECOM 11.12.74).

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FAQ

Where is the URBINO wreck located?

The URBINO wreck is located at coordinates 49 7.04 N,7 24.964 W.

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

The URBINO lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 49 7.04 N,7 24.964 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URBINO?

The seabed around the URBINO lies at approximately 136 meters deep.

When did the URBINO sink?

The URBINO sank on Sep 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the URBINO discovered?

The wreck of the URBINO was discovered in 1915.

What country did the URBINO belong to?

The URBINO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the URBINO carrying?

The URBINO was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the URBINO?

The URBINO had a tonnage of 6651 tons.

What type of wreck is the URBINO?

The URBINO is classified as a merchant vessel.

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