Michigan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Michigan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 35.598 N,15 42.409 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.593300
  • Longitude: 15.706817
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MICHIGAN
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 100 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1989
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3091/79 3.12.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN ABOUT 6M OFF CAPE VATICANO. (LL 1 & 3.11.86). NCA. H3091/79 6.1.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 383530N, 154230E. (GENOA NM 23.8/86). NCA. 11.7.88 SHOWN AS NDW IN 383530N, 154230E, IN APPROX 700MTRS, ON ITALIAN 13 [FEB'88 EDN). 11.12.90 NDW SHOWN IN 383536N, 154248E ON ITALIAN 434 [1990 EDN]. 5.7.12 SHOWN IN 3835.598N, 1542.409E [WGD] ON IT300013 [EDN 2.2].
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY EMAQ-ENGENHARIA & MAQUINAS, S.A., RIO DE JANEIRO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOLDER TRADE S P A. PASSAGE MARINA DI CARRARA FOR MOLFETTA. ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER VESSEL SPRANG A LEAK. TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK. ALL CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MICHIGAN wreck located?

The MICHIGAN wreck is located at coordinates 38 35.598 N,15 42.409 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHIGAN?

The seabed around the MICHIGAN lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the MICHIGAN sink?

The MICHIGAN sank on Oct 31, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MICHIGAN discovered?

The wreck of the MICHIGAN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MICHIGAN belong to?

The MICHIGAN belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MICHIGAN carrying?

The MICHIGAN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MICHIGAN?

The MICHIGAN had a tonnage of 1989 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHIGAN?

The MICHIGAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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