Castellammare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castellammare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 13 N,15 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.216667
  • Longitude: 15.833333
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTELLAMMARE
Type bulk carrier
Flag IT
Length 165.5 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 11190
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.70 VESSEL SANK IN 371300N, 155000E APPROX (LLOYDS VOL.201). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY NAVALMECCANICA CANTIERI NAVALE, CASTELLAMMARE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. SICULA DI ARMAMENTO SICULA LIGURE S.P.A. ON PASSAGE FROM KARAVOSTASSI, CYPRUS FOR PRIOLO, SICILY. SANK WITH THE LOSS OF TWO MEN 20 MINUTES AFTER A COLLISION WITH THE LIBERIAN VESSEL 'MONTREUX'. THE REMAINING 27 CREW WERE RESCUED BY THE LIBERIAN VESSEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTELLAMMARE wreck located?

The CASTELLAMMARE wreck is located at coordinates 37 13 N,15 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTELLAMMARE?

The seabed around the CASTELLAMMARE lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the CASTELLAMMARE sink?

The CASTELLAMMARE sank on Jul 5, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CASTELLAMMARE discovered?

The wreck of the CASTELLAMMARE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CASTELLAMMARE belong to?

The CASTELLAMMARE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CASTELLAMMARE carrying?

The CASTELLAMMARE was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the CASTELLAMMARE?

The CASTELLAMMARE had a tonnage of 11190 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTELLAMMARE?

The CASTELLAMMARE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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