Msc Napoli (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Msc napoli (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.62 N,3 9.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.677000
  • Longitude: -3.164833
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)
Type container ship
Flag GB
Length 275.7 m
Width 37.1 m
Draught 13.5
Tonnage 53409
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers S, E & W CARDINAL LIGHT BUOYS
Surveying Details 24.1.07 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS CENTRED ON 5040.38N, 0309.59W [WGD]. MARKED BY S, E AND W CARDINAL LIGHT BUOYS. TEMP EXCLUSION ZONE, RADIUS 500MTRS, IS ESTABLISHED ON THIS POSN. LARGE NUMBER OF CONTAINERS ARE ADRIFT IN THE AREA. (WZ 129/07). INS AS ST. BR STD. SEP 2007/000005752 29.1.07 MARKED BY CARDINAL PILLAR LT BUOYS: [1] EAST: 090 DEG 0.5M - Q(3)10S [2] SOUTH: 180 DEG 0.5M - Q(6)+LFL.15S [3] WEST: 270 DEG 0.5M - Q(9)15S. (TH NM 4/07). INS ST WITH S, E & W CARD LT BUOYS AND EXCLUSION ZONE. - NM 816/07. SEP 2007/000005739 1.2.07 MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, IN 5040.381N, 0308.744W [WGD]; S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, IN 5039.865N, 0309.594W & W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, IN 5040.381N, 0310.482W. (TH FAX DTD 22.1.07). NCA. 23.5.07 ALL CONTAINERS NOW REMOVED. (LL, 18.5.07). NCA. 10.7.07 VESSEL NOW AFLOAT. (BBC BREAKFAST NEWS 10.7.07). WAIT REMOVAL OF BUOYAGE. NCA. 13.8.07 VESSEL SPLIT IN TWO BY EXPLOSIVES. BOW SECTION TO BE TOWED TO BELFAST FOR BREAKING. STERN SECTION STILL GROUNDED & WILL BE BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LL, 9.8.07) 20.8.07 BOW SECTION PRESENTLY ANCHORED AT ENTRANCE TO BELFAST LOUGH, WAITING TO BE TAKEN INTO HARLAND & WOLFF YARD FOR BREAKING. STERN SECTION & ACCOMMODATION BLOCK REMAIN GROUNDED & WILL EITHER BE BROKEN UP IN SITU OR LIFTED ONTO A LARGER VESSEL AND TAKEN AWAY. (LL, 16.8.07) RECORD AMENDED TO STERN SECTION. NCA. SEP 2008/000032283 15.4.08 SALVAGE ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ON STERN SECTION IN 5040.7N, 0309.8W [WGD]. TEMP EXCLUSION ZONE RADIUS 1500MTRS ESTABLISHED. (DIRECTION UNDER MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT DTD 7.4.08). AREA APPLIES ONLY TO USE OF EXPLOSIVES FOR LIMITED PERIOD. COVERED BY NAV1. NCA. STERN SECTION LIES IN 5040.62N, 0309.89W [WGD] FOLLOWING SEPARATION FROM BOW. 500MTRS RADIUS RESTRICTED AREA REMAINS IN FORCE FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF EXPLOSIVE WORK. 3 CARDINAL BUOYS REMAIN AS CHARTED. (SOSREP, TELECON 15.4.08). AMEND POSN OF ST AND RESTRICTED AREA. - NM BLOCK 2518/08. SEP 2009/000108103 12.8.09 WK AND BUOYS DELETED. (TH NM 33/05). DELETE ST, BUOYS AND RESTRICTED AREA. - NM 4866/09. HH091/242/01 21.10.09 LOCATED 9.2008 DURING HI 1242. LEAST DEPTH 0.1MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). WK NOW LIFTED. NCA. SEP 2009/000177308 3.12.09 NO EVIDENCE OF WK SHOWN IN TRINITY HOUSE BATHY SURVEY OF LOCATION DTD 6.8.09. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-CMA CGM NORMANDIE '04, EX-NEDLLOYD NORMANDIE '01, EX-CGM NORMANDIE '95. BUILT IN 1991 BY SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD, KOJE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METVALE LTD, ZODIAC MARITIME AGENCIES LTD, LONDON. A FULLY CELLULAR CONTAINER VESSEL. OIL ENGINE OF 55061BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUFFERED HULL CRACKING IN HEAVY WEATHER AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER TAKEN IN TOW AND GROUNDED IN LYME BAY TO PREVENT SINKING. (LR & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.62 N,3 9.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) sink?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 21, 2007.

When was the wreck of the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 53409 tons.

What type of wreck is the MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION)?

The MSC NAPOLI (STERN SECTION) is classified as a container ship.

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