Nuova Ustika Wreck

Field Value
Nuova ustika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 7.473 N,13 22.201 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.124550
  • Longitude: 13.370017
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NUOVA USTIKA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1973
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.10.73 SANK AT BERTH, SAMMUZZO QUAY, PALERMO. (LLOYDS VOL.214). 5.4.76 WK SHOWN IN 300800N, 132202E ON ITALIAN WK CHART 0050. NCA. 24.4.92 WK WAS LIFTED BY CRANE & MOVED TO QUAY AT MOLO TRAPEZOIDALE, PALERMO. ABANDONED BY OWNERS TO SALVORS MESSRS FRATELLI NERI, OF LEGHORN. LEFT AGROUND & NEARLY ALL UNDERWATER, ON 6.6.74. (LLOYDS VOL.217). NCA, AMEND POSN FOR FILING ONLY TO 380730N, 132215E.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AT BERTH, SAMMUZZO QUAY, PALERMO DURING BAD WEATHER. WAS LIFTED BY CRANE & MOVED TO QUAY AT MOLO TRAPEZOIDALE, PALERMO. ABANDONED BY OWNERS TO SALVORS MESSRS FRATELLI NERI, OF LEGHORN. LEFT AGROUND & NEARLY ALL UNDER WATER. (LLOYDS VOL'S.214 & 217).

General Comments

UK NM 285/23

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FAQ

Where is the NUOVA USTIKA wreck located?

The NUOVA USTIKA wreck is located at coordinates 38 7.473 N,13 22.201 E.

How deep is the NUOVA USTIKA and where exactly is it located?

The NUOVA USTIKA lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 38 7.473 N,13 22.201 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NUOVA USTIKA?

The seabed around the NUOVA USTIKA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the NUOVA USTIKA sink?

The NUOVA USTIKA sank on Oct 25, 1973.

When was the wreck of the NUOVA USTIKA discovered?

The wreck of the NUOVA USTIKA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the NUOVA USTIKA belong to?

The NUOVA USTIKA belonged to IT.

What type of wreck is the NUOVA USTIKA?

The NUOVA USTIKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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