{"id":75007,"date":"2024-06-18T10:05:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T08:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsicily.info\/?post_type=itinerario&p=75007"},"modified":"2025-11-17T20:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:45:30","slug":"san-vito-lo-capo-kent-wreck","status":"publish","type":"itinerario","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsicily.info\/en\/itinerario\/san-vito-lo-capo-kent-wreck\/","title":{"rendered":"San Vito Lo Capo – Kent Wreck"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was carrying a variety of goods, including korans<\/strong>, tusks<\/strong> and cigarettes<\/strong>, as well as materials such as polyethylene and fuel.<\/p>\n

In July 1978, while anchored in San Vito Lo Capo<\/a>, the Kent was hit by a mysterious fire in the engine room. The following day, leaning towards the stern, the ship ran aground on the seabed, where it still lies today<\/strong> at a depth of about 38 metres.<\/p>\n

Although the cargo is lost, the copies of the Korans have attracted great interest, turning the Kent into a fascinating attraction.<\/p>\n

Find out more on the website of the Superintendence of the Sea<\/a>.<\/p>\n