Marineta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marineta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 29.99 N,16 34.99 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.499833
  • Longitude: 16.583167
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARINETA
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 71.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 844
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2021

Surveying Details

HH370/400/01 15.2.93 AGROUND ABOUT 4M N OF PUNTA STILO & ABOUT 300MTRS OFF SANDY BEACH. STILL AGROUND, PARTIALLY FLOODED AND ABANDONED BY OWNERS. NO SALVAGE LIKELY. (LLOYDS VOL'S.291 & 292). NCA YET. HH370/410/01 14.4.93 AGROUND IN 383000N, 163500E, APPROX. ABOUT 250MTRS OFFSHORE & ALMOST TOTALLY SUNK. ONLY THE AFTER SECTIONS SHOWS. (GENOA NM WKLY 5/93, 3RD SECTION, N 21003). CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. HH370/410/01 9.6.93 SUNK ABOUT 1M N OF MARINA VINCERELLO. AREA, 500MTRS RADIUS, CENTRED ON WK IS PROHIBITED FOR NAVIGATION, ANCHORING, STOPPING & FISHING. (GENOA SD NM 9.35/93). NCA. 5.2.04 NOT SHOWN ITALIAN 24 [RISTAMPA 2001, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1941. SEP 2008/000029971 3.4.08 ST IN 3829.91N, 1635.10E [CASTANIA]. SEMI-CIRCULAR REST'D AREA RADIUS 500MTRS WITH LEGEND 'SEE SAILING DIRECTIONS'. (ITALIAN NM 6/15/08). BA 187 IS STS TO SHOW REST'D AREA. INS ST. BR STD. 25.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 3829.996N, 1635.003E. 12.4.13 REST'D AREA DELETED. (ITALIAN NM 7/7/13).

Circumstances of loss

EX-ALAA M '90, EX-NESTINDUR '86, EX-KAREN WONSILD '74, EX-FRIGG '70. BUILT IN 1965 BY KALMAR VARV A/B, KALMAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KASEM SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE TURKEY FOR LA NOUVELLE. REPORTED MAKING WATER & PUMPS NOT COPING IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ANCHORED NORTH OF PUNTA STILO. DRIFTED AGROUND. CREW RESCUED. REPORTED TO BE LYING ALMOST TOTALLY SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARINETA wreck located?

The MARINETA wreck is located at coordinates 38 29.99 N,16 34.99 E.

How deep is the MARINETA and where exactly is it located?

The MARINETA lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 38 29.99 N,16 34.99 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARINETA?

The seabed around the MARINETA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MARINETA sink?

The MARINETA sank on Jan 6, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MARINETA discovered?

The wreck of the MARINETA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the MARINETA belong to?

The MARINETA belonged to VC.

What cargo was the MARINETA carrying?

The MARINETA was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the MARINETA?

The MARINETA had a tonnage of 844 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARINETA?

The MARINETA is classified as a motor vessel.

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