Melania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Melania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 19.778 N,10 25.676 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.329633
  • Longitude: 10.427933
Wreck Depth 3.5 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MELANIA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2020

Surveying Details

25.2.70 25.2.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 431939N 102548E. (LL 199). H2261/52 24.3.70 H2261/52 24.3.70 WK 1.5MTRS WITH G CON BUOY CLOSE E, FL.G.3S, 222DEGS, 1.62M VADA LT. (GENOA NM 10.2/70). CHART AS WK 0.5FMS IN 431939N, 102548E WITH G CON BUOY FL.G.3S CLOSE E. - NM 565/70. H4989/70 31.12.71 H4989/70 31.12.71 AMEND TO WK 3.5MTRS & DELETE BUOY. (GENOA NM 46.2/71). AMEND TO WK 2FMS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 69/72. 30.10.86 30.10.86 WK 3.5MTRS SHOWN IN 431944N, 102542E ON ITALIAN 121 [1983 EDN]. NE 131. [WGD] POSN: 4319.778N, 1025.676E.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM SAN ANTONIO TO LEGHORN. ABANDONED AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER & SHE TOOK ON WATER. TUG ATTEMPTED TO STRAND VESSEL ON BANKS OF VADA BUT SHE SANK 2M OFF VADA. CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.199).

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FAQ

Where is the MELANIA wreck located?

The MELANIA wreck is located at coordinates 43 19.778 N,10 25.676 E.

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

The MELANIA lies at a depth of about 3.5 meters and is located at coordinates 43 19.778 N,10 25.676 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELANIA?

The seabed around the MELANIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MELANIA sink?

The MELANIA sank on Feb 9, 1970.

When was the wreck of the MELANIA discovered?

The wreck of the MELANIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MELANIA belong to?

The MELANIA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the MELANIA?

The MELANIA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELANIA?

The MELANIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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