Nivia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nivia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19.57 N,12 59.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.326167
  • Longitude: 12.999500
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NIVIA
Type bulk carrier
Flag IT
Length 71.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 793
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1995
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH180/470/02 29.6.95 WRECKAGE IN 451942N, 130116E. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (NAVAREA III 562/95). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER UPDATE. HH180/470/02 3.7.95 WRECK OF MS 'NIVIA' IN 451924N, 130024E MARKED BY FOUR ORANGE BUOYS & SITE OF CRANE FROM MS 'NIVIA' IN 451836N, 130124E, MARKED BY TWO R BUOYS. (NAVAREA III 574/95). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. HH180/470/02 3.8.95 NO FURTHER UPDATES. CHART AS DW. - NM 2810/95. HH370/630/02 6.2.96 WK LIES 164DEGS, 17.4M FROM CAORLE LT HO, REDUCING THE WATER DEPTH TO 14MTRS. MARKED BY FOUR ORANGE BUOYS. (ITALIAN NM T46003 OF 25/95). AWAIT CHART CORRECTING NM. NCA. HH180/470/04 5.8.00 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 39 [RESTAMPA MAR'2000]. QUERIED WITH ITALIAN HO. REPLY STATED WK IN 4519.4N, 1300.4E DOES NOT EXIST, ITALIAN SECTION III NM T46003/25/95 WAS RE-ISSUED TWICE BEFORE BEING CANCELLED WITH NOTICE TO MARINER ISSUE 24/96. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE - NM 3576/00.
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. CREW OF SIX RESCUED BY HMS ILLUSTRIOUS AND ITALIAN COAST GUARD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 45 19.57 N,12 59.97 E
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FAQ

Where is the NIVIA wreck located?

The NIVIA wreck is located at coordinates 45 19.57 N,12 59.97 E.

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

The NIVIA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 45 19.57 N,12 59.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NIVIA?

The seabed around the NIVIA lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the NIVIA sink?

The NIVIA sank on Jun 24, 1995.

When was the wreck of the NIVIA discovered?

The wreck of the NIVIA was discovered in 1995.

What country did the NIVIA belong to?

The NIVIA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the NIVIA carrying?

The NIVIA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NIVIA?

The NIVIA had a tonnage of 793 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIVIA?

The NIVIA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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