Explorations and Finds
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Year 2016
“C-47”
Discovery area:
Ognina (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
68 meters.
Description:
Identified with the number 41-18698, shot down on the night of July 13, 1943, during the “Fustian” operation
Year 2017
GUE PROJECT BATTLE OF THE EGADES
Discovery area:
Levanzo
Batimetrica:
83 meters.
Description:
Prospecting, surveying and documentation of the archaeological site off Levanzo at about 83 meters deep, which was the scene of one of the largest naval battles in ancient history. The victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginian one which decreed the end of the first Punic war.
YEAR 2017
Ship of blankets
discovery area::
Portopalo (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
90 meters.
Description:
Probable identification: Capetan Christos sunk on January 22, 1978, built in 1960 by Mitsubishi Zosen (Shimoneseki, Japan).
Year 2017
Bomb Ship
Discovery area:
Siracusa
Batimetrica:
From 96 to 101 meters
Description:
bullets present in the “Bomb Ship”
Year 2017
Vickers Wellington
Discovery area:
AMP “Plemmirio” (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
between 33 and 36 meters.
Description:
Identified as Wellington X HE756, shot down on the night of 10 July 1943 during the “Ladbroke” operation.
Year 2017
AMPHORA BARGE
Discovery area:
Syracuse
Batimetrica:
57 meters.
Description:
Numerous amphorae under and around a large flat metal structure.
Year 2018
Dendrophyllia ramea
Discovery area:
Avola (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
75-83 meters.
Description:
Positioning, periodic lens cleaning and recovery of two video cameras positioned for 5 months on a depth of 75 and 83 meters for a study on the growth of Dendrophyllia ramea.
Years 2018
GUE PROJECT BATTLE OF THE EGADES
Discovery area:
Levanzo
Batimetrica:
83 meters.
Description:
Core drilling, survey and positioning of identification labels
Year 2018
Caccia Statunitense
Discovery area:
Brucoli (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
57 meters
Description:
The plane is upside down, covered in sand and covered with a trawl net. Probably it is a North American B-25 Mitchell.
Year 2019 GUE Project
Nave Battaglia delle Egadi
Discovery area:
Levanzo
Batimetrica:
83 meters
Description:
Photo from the ROV of the Hercules ship which portrays the harness activities of the “rostrum 14” and recognition of the competent authorities. Harness rostrum 16
Year 2019
Smoke Float MK1
Discovery area:
From Fontane Bianche to Avola (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
From 14 to 51 meters
Description:
Identification of the fog generators used between 9 and 14 July during the Allied landing in Sicily “Operation Husky”. Localization and detection of the fog generators used to cover the vessels in the “Acid” area of the “George” beach.
Year 2019
Cant 506/B
Discovery area:
AMP “Plemmirio” (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
60 meters.
Description:
Cant 506 / B seaplane used to rescue at sea crashed on 24 March 1942 during a rescue attempt.
Year 2019
RELITTO DELLE CIOTOLE
Discovery area:
Ognina (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
67 meters
Description:
Finding of jugs, bowls and lids dating back to the late Roman period
Year 2020
GUE PROJECT RELITTO DELLE CIOTOLE
Discovery area:
Ognina (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
67 meters.
Description:
Site survey, documentation and cleaning activities and prospecting with metal detector
Year 2020
LIBYAN TELEGRAPH CABLES
Location
From Ognina to Arenella (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
From 1 to 105 meters
Description:
Localization, mapping and documentation of five submarine cables followed for 15.6 km. Of the five cables, two are telegraphic and connect Syracuse to Tripoli and Benghazi; they were laid in 1912 by the Pirelli company during the Italian-Turkish war.
Year 2021
JUNKERs 88
Location
Ognina (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
From 61 to 64 meters
Description:
The aircraft was destroyed and pieces were scattered over a radius of about 90 meters. Still visible and intact are the 2 Jumo-211 engines, a wing and the tail fin. Identified as a Junker JU88 of the Luftwaffe.
Year 2021
P40 KITTYHAWK
Location
Catania
Batimetrica:
54 meters
Description:
Identified with good probability as KITTYHAWK III FR 302 of 250th RAF Squadron, took off 4-8-43 at 11:30 a.m., piloted by Sgt. Walker, rescued by a Walrus of 284th Squadron, alternatively as KITTYHAWK II FL 291 of 3rd RAAF Squadron, took off 3-8-43 at 06:00 a.m. piloted by Sgt. J. Howel- Price, rescued by a Walrus of 284th Squadron
Year 2021
GUE-SDSS PROJECT BATTAGLIA DELLE EGADI 2021
Location
Levanzo
Batimetrica:
83 meters
Description:
Harness rostrums 21, 22, 24 and 25. Survey activities at Helmet square area.
Year 2021
WRECK AMPHORAE CORIZIE
Location
Ognina (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
60 meters
Description:
Discovery and documentation (photo-video-3D) of the wreck that carried numerous amphorae of Corinthian type B…
Year 2021
DORNIER DO 24
Location
Avola (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
122 meters
Description:
The German seaplane is in flight trim and the tail section of the fuselage is missing. Clearly visible are the three Bramo-BMW 323R-2 engines, the canopy and the machine gun in the bow compartment. Identified as Dornier DO 24 W n°63 VH+SC, lost during a night ditching on 29-12-42. The accident caused 5 dead who rest in the German military cemetery of Motta Sant’Anastasia. The seaplane was found and identified on 29-12-21!
Year 2021
GUE PROJECT WRECK OF THE BOWLS
Location
Ognina (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
68 meters
Description:
Finding of an additional pile of bowls and pots dating back to the 4th-6th century A.D. of probable North African manufacture. Documentation (photos, video, 3D), cleaning of the site, prospecting with metal detector.
Year 2022
AEOLIAN AMPHORAE WRECK
Location
Avola (Syracuse)
Batimetrica:
70 meters
Description:
Discovery and documentation (photo-video-3D) of the wreck that carried numerous Richborough-type amphorae…
Year 2022
MARTIN BALTIMORE
Location
Linosa
Batimetrica:
87 meters
Description:
The airplane is presented in flight trim, in excellent condition. Identified as Martin Baltimore AG699 of the 69th RAF Squadron departed at 12:45 p.m. June 15, 1942, from Luqa airfield in Malta. AG699’s task was to observe naval traffic in the Pantelleria area; at that very time and in that stretch of sea, the “Battle of Mid-June” was being fought.
Year 2022
VICKERS WELLINGTON
Location
Brucoli (SR)
Batimetrica:
52 meters
Description:
The plane appears upside down, partially silted up and covered with nets.
Year 2022 e 2023
BOEING B17
Location
Palermo
Batimetrica:
74 meters
Description:
Documentation and cleanup activities from networks with SDSS
Year 2023
BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER
Location
Catania
Batimetrica:
30 meters
Description:
The plane appears almost completely silted up and covered with nets.
Year 2023
JUNKERS 88
Location
Catania
Batimetrica:
19 meters
Description:
Finding and recognition of a Ju88. It is silted up and partially destroyed. Still visible are the two Jumo211 engines, the tail, 7 cylinders and a portion of the wing.
Year 2023
CURZOLA
Location
Brucoli (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
116 meters
Description:
Regia Marina Militare tugboat, sunk on March 12, 1935 while transferring from Taranto to Augusta. All 18 crewmen perished in the mysterious shipwreck.
Year 2023
REGGIANE RE2002
Location
Ognina (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
30 meters
Description:
Discovery and identification of a Reggiane Re2002 probably related to the 11-07-1943 mission involving dive bombing of ships present between Capo Murro di Porco and Avola. During the bombing stages the Italian planes were attacked by enemy aircraft. Reggiane Re.2002s flown by Lt. Col. Lorenzo Lorenzi, S.Lt. Salvatore D’Arrigo and M.llo Gino Buffarini did not return to base.
Year 2023 – 2024
B24
Location
Lissa – Croazia
Batimetrica:
91 meters
Description:
Documentation activities with SDSS
Year 2023
JUNKERS 88
Location
Brucoli – Augusta
Batimetrica:
102 meters
Description:
Finding and recognising a Ju88. It is upside down and in good condition
Year 2023 – 2024
CURTISS C-46 COMMANDO
Location
Sciacca (AG)
Batimetrica:
28 meters
Description:
Recognition and Identification of C-46 No. 42-107297 USAAF, ditched on 21-07-44, crew survived the incident.
Year 2024
JUNKERS 88
Location
Calabernardo (Siracusa)
Batimetrica:
19 meters
Description:
Finding and recognition of a JU88. Still clearly visible wings and structures related to the undercarriage and engines.
Year 2024
JUNKERS 88
Location
Portopalo di Capo Passerò
Batimetrica:
51 meters
Description:
Finding and recognition of a JU88. Partially intact almost completely covered with nets
