Agip Marche (Midships Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Agip marche (midships section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 32.814 N,18 15.095 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.546900
  • Longitude: 18.251583
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 349 m
Width 51.8 m
Draught 20.1
Tonnage 127069
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3664/87 26.1.88 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 423300N, 181400E ON 7.12.87. (LL 270). LOCATED BY E/S IN 423330N, 181500E. LEAST DEPTH 4MTRS. (LL 270). LATTER POSN PLOTS ASHORE. NCA YET. H4926/87 22.4.88 WK, DANGEROUS TO SURFACE NAVIGATION, IN 423248N, 181524E. (YUGOSLAV NM 15/88). CHART AS DW IN 423241N, 181525E. - NM ACTION. 8.4.91 [HER] POSN: 423248N, 181524E. NC 1580. 20.6.12 [WGD] POSN: 4232.814N, 1815.095E.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2022

Circumstances of loss

MID-SECTION OF VESSEL WAS UNDER TOW OF M TUG/SUPPLY V 'PORTO SALVO' WHEN LINE BROKE IN BAD WEATHER. DRIFTED & SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 32.814 N,18 15.095 E
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FAQ

Where is the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) wreck located?

The AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 32.814 N,18 15.095 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION)?

The seabed around the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) sink?

The AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) sank on Nov 25, 1987.

When was the wreck of the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) belong to?

The AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION)?

The AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) had a tonnage of 127069 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION)?

The AGIP MARCHE (MIDSHIPS SECTION) is classified as a tanker.