Messalina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Messalina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 58.8 N,16 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.980000
  • Longitude: 16.250000
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name MESSALINA
Type fishing vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH377/450/02 5.5.95 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS '42 98N, 16 25E'. (LL 300). CONFIRMATION OF POSN REQUESTED FROM LLOYDS. POSN ASSUMED TO BE DEGREES & DECIMALS FOR FILING. HH377/450/02 5.5.95 POSN CONFIRMED FROM ORIGINAL SOURCE DATA. (LLOYDS, FAX DTD 5.5.95). INS AS NDWPA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M TANKER ESRAM. THREE CREW ON BOARD. ONE CREW MEMBER RES42C98UED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MESSALINA wreck located?

The MESSALINA wreck is located at coordinates 42 58.8 N,16 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MESSALINA?

The seabed around the MESSALINA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the MESSALINA sink?

The MESSALINA sank on May 1, 1995.

When was the wreck of the MESSALINA discovered?

The wreck of the MESSALINA was discovered in 1995.

What country did the MESSALINA belong to?

The MESSALINA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the MESSALINA?

The MESSALINA had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESSALINA?

The MESSALINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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