Marta (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marta (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2.294 N,14 16.794 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.038233
  • Longitude: 14.279900
Wreck Depth 0.3 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARTA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2023

Surveying Details

HH371/480/02 3.5.94 DW, WITH MAST VISIBLE, IN 370209N, 141634E. (ITALIAN NM 7/7.7/94). INS AS DW MAST. - NM 1620/94. HH368/007/94 20.6.94 ST OF MALTESE MV 'MARTA' IN 370215N, 141657E. (ITALIAN SD NM 11.38/94). PRESUMED TO BE THIS WK. NFA. HH371/480/02 19.1.98 NOW SHOWN IN 370212.5N, 141632.5E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 263. - NM 4187/97. SEP 2007/000035639 6.6.07 DW (MASTS) IN 3701.97N, 1416.68E [WGD] SHOWN ON ITALIAN 20 [JULY 06' EDN, 2ND SCALE]. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN UNTIL LARGER SCALE ITALIAN 263 AMENDED TO AGREE. NCA. SEP 2009/000033679 7.5.09 NOW IN 3702.15N, 1416.62E [UND]. (ITALIAN NM 8/9/09). MOD POSN: 3702.150N, 1416.560E. - NM 2784/09. SEP 2011/000131445 1.8.11 NOW IN 3702.30N, 1416.80E [WGD]. (ITALIAN NM 12/10/11).

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANASTASIA G, EX-LIANA G. EX-JACINTA, EX-WERSEREEMS, EX-ALGERIAN, EX-WERSEREEMS. BUILT IN 1960 BY E J SMIT & ZOON'S SCHPSW. BV, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR MARINE ACTIVITIES CO LTD. PASSAGE ASHDOD, ISRAEL FOR LISBON. SENT OUT A DISTRESS SIGNAL DUE TO A 12 DEG STBD LIST. TOWED TO GELA ROADS BY M SALVAGE TUG 'CAPO SOPRANO'. SUBSEQUENTLY SEIZED IN RESPECT OF SALVAGE CLAIM BY TUG'S OWNERS. ANCHOR CABLES PARTED DURING STORM FORCE 10, STRUCK MAIN QUAY OF GELA REFINERY & SANK IN THE ROADS. MOVED TO SHALLOWER WATERS ABOUT 1M E OF REFINERY JUNE 1992. CONSIDERED ABANDONED & NO FUTURE PROSPECTS OF REMOVAL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 2.294 N,14 16.794 E.

How deep is the MARTA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 37 2.294 N,14 16.794 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARTA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the MARTA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to MT.

What type of wreck is the MARTA (POSSIBLY)?

The MARTA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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