Haven (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haven (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 22.46 N,8 42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.374333
  • Longitude: 8.700000
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HAVEN (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 333.8 m
Width 51.2 m
Draught 20.1
Tonnage 109700
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH368/350/01 25.4.91 SANK IN 65MTRS ABOUT 1 TO 1.5M OFF CAPO ARENZANO. (LLOYDS VOL.284). NCA YET. SEE BOW SECTION IN 442300N, 085000E. NAVIGATION PROHIBITED WITHIN 2M OF 442218N, 084206E. (NAVAREA III 424/91). 20.5.91 ESTIMATED THAT MOST OF THE 42 MILLION GALLON OIL CARGO WAS EITHER RECOVERED OR BURNED. ONLY BUNKER OIL NOW LEAKING. (LLOYDS VOL.284). HH368/350/01 31.5.91 STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE LIES IN POSN 162DEG, 1.5M, APPROX, FROM ARENZANO LT. HAS LEAST DEPTH OF ABOUT 23MTRS. (ITALIAN TNM 9.21/91). NCA YET. HH368/350/01 10.6.91 WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. AFTER MAST HAS BEEN CROPPED AWAY, AS WILL BE THE FUNNEL, TO LEAVE A LEAST DEPTH OF 30MTRS, AS REQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES. (LLOYDS VOL.284). HH368/350/01 11.2.92 PRINCIPAL PORTION OF WK, LEAST DEPTH 30MTRS, LIES IN 442223N, 084209E. AREA, RADIUS 1M, AROUND WK PROHIBITED FOR PASSAGE, STOPPING AND ANCHORING DURING OIL POLLUTION CLEARANCE OPS. (ITALIAN NM'S 1.2/92, 1.22/92(T)). - NM 547/92. HH369/440/01 23.11.93 POSN AND LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED. (ITALIAN NM 21.29/93). NO REFERENCE TO PREVIOUS PROHIBITIONS. NFA. 11.2.97 [EUR] POSN: 442229N, 084212E. NC 356. HH369/440/02 18.11.99 INS GENERAL MARITIME LIMIT (MAGENTA, INT 1 - IN 1.2), RADIUS 200MTRS, CENTRED ON 4422.48N, 0842.19E. (ITALIAN NM 21/21.2/99). BR STD. SEP 2008/000041975 11.7.08 WORKS IN PROGRESS ON THE WK. (ITALIAN SD NM 9/D7005/08). NCA. SEP 2008/000056331 11.7.08 WORKS SHOULD BE COMPLETE, BUT CONFIRMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. (DR L STURLA - ITALIAN HO, EMAIL DTD 1.7.08). AWAIT FURTHER. SEP 2011/000097108 20.5.11 NOW WK 35MTRS IN 4422.46N, 0842.00E [WGD]. REST'D AREA RADIUS 200MTRS, ANCHORING & FISHING PROHIBITED. (ITALIAN NM 8/2/11). SEP 2011/000114176 22.6.11 NOW WK 33MTRS. (ITALIAN NM 10/3/11).
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES S.A. (FACTORIA DE CADIZ), CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENHA MARITIME LTD.. CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER DISCHARGING PART CARGO, WHILE IN GENOA ROADS OFF PEGLI. AN EXPLOSION FOLLOWED SEVERELY DAMAGING THE VESSEL (?BOW BLOWN OFF) AND VESSEL ABANDONED. LATER TOWED INSHORE TO MINIMISE OIL POLLUTION [THOUGHT TO BE 1 MILLION BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL], BUT SANK FOLLOWING FURTHER EXPLOSIONS. 29 CREW SAVED, SIX DIED. (MSD). [WK NOS. 36441 & 36458 FOR OTHER PARTS OF WK].

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FAQ

Where is the HAVEN (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 44 22.46 N,8 42 E.

How deep is the HAVEN (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 44 22.46 N,8 42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAVEN (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the HAVEN (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the HAVEN (AFTER PART) sink?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) sank on Apr 14, 1991.

When was the wreck of the HAVEN (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HAVEN (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the HAVEN (AFTER PART) belong to?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) belonged to CY.

What cargo was the HAVEN (AFTER PART) carrying?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the HAVEN (AFTER PART)?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 109700 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAVEN (AFTER PART)?

The HAVEN (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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