Maria Pia M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maria pia m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 55.977 N,17 49.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.932950
  • Longitude: 17.833167
Water Depth 1900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARIA PIA M
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5994/83 4.4.86 SANK IN 385600N, 175000E, APPROX. (LL 263). SEP 2010000134567 23.8.10 NDW PA IN 3855.900N, 17 50.100E [BESSEL]. (ITALIAN NM 15.21.2010). [WGD] POSN: 3855.977N, 1650.100E, PLOTS IN 1900MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY ELSFLETHER WERFT A.G., ELSFETH/WESER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGELAMAR S.A.S. DI COPPOLA TOMMASO. PASSAGE CHIOGGIA FOR TRIPOLI, LIBYA. CAPSIZED & SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. ALL CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA PIA M wreck located?

The MARIA PIA M wreck is located at coordinates 38 55.977 N,17 49.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA PIA M?

The seabed around the MARIA PIA M lies at approximately 1900 meters deep.

When did the MARIA PIA M sink?

The MARIA PIA M sank on Mar 11, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MARIA PIA M discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA PIA M was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MARIA PIA M belong to?

The MARIA PIA M belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MARIA PIA M carrying?

The MARIA PIA M was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA PIA M?

The MARIA PIA M had a tonnage of 984 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA PIA M?

The MARIA PIA M is classified as a motor vessel.

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