Nevada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nevada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 55.75 N,15 12.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.929167
  • Longitude: 15.204167
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NEVADA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 57 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 749
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.1.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1M NE OF CAPO NEGRO, NR AVOLA. (LLOYDS VOL.235). NCA, POSN 365545N, 151215E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY A.G. 'WESER' WERK SEEBECK, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEVADA S.A.S. DI BOTTI ANTONIO E C. ON PASSAGE FROM PORTO EMPEDOCLE, SICILY FOR RAVENNA. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER THROUGH A HOLE IN HER SHELL PLATING. EIGHT-MAN CREW ROWED ASHORE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEVADA wreck located?

The NEVADA wreck is located at coordinates 36 55.75 N,15 12.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEVADA?

The seabed around the NEVADA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the NEVADA sink?

The NEVADA sank on Jan 30, 1979.

When was the wreck of the NEVADA discovered?

The wreck of the NEVADA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the NEVADA belong to?

The NEVADA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the NEVADA carrying?

The NEVADA was carrying stone,salt.

What was the tonnage of the NEVADA?

The NEVADA had a tonnage of 749 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEVADA?

The NEVADA is classified as a motor vessel.

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