Mater Nostra (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mater nostra (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 0.358 N,8 19.352 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.005967
  • Longitude: 8.322533
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 53.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2012

Surveying Details

11.2.72 11.2.72 VESSEL AGROUND ABOUT 0.5M NE OF MAL DI VENTRE ISLAND. (LL 207). NCA YET. H3188/82 11.3.86 H3188/82 11.3.86 DW LIES 047.5DEGS, 1925MTRS FROM I. MAL DI VENTRE LT. (GENOA NM 2.3/86). GIVES POSN 400011N, 081923E. NE 3971. 4.8.86 4.8.86 DW SHOWN IN 400019N, 081922E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 293 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. H3188/82 17.6.87 H3188/82 17.6.87 DW LIES 047.5DEGS, 1.04M FROM I MAL DI VENTRE LT. (GENOA NM 10.1/87). GIVES POSN 400011N, 081924E. BR STD. 18.2.88 18.2.88 MOD POSN: 400014.5N, 081916E. NC 1205. 29.8.98 29.8.98 STILL CHARTED IN 400019N, 081922E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 293. NE 1205 [GENOA NM 10.1/87 APPLIED TO THIRD SCALE ITALIAN CHART ONLY]. [WGD] POSN: 4000.358N, 0819.352E.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GENOA FOR CALASETTA. RAN AGROUND IN FOG AND ABANDONED ON MAL DI VENTRE ISLAND. CREW OF NINE RESCUED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 0.358 N,8 19.352 E
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FAQ

Where is the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 0.358 N,8 19.352 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 14, 1972.

When was the wreck of the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY)?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY)?

The MATER NOSTRA (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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