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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 29, 2022 |
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).
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].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
44 22.46 N,8 42 E
Haven (After Part) on Wreck Map
Haven (After Part) Wreck on Google Map
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.