Rosso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rosso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 8 N,16 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.133333
  • Longitude: 16.066667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ROSSO
Type roll on-roll off
Flag IT
Length 100 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2307
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2012

Surveying Details

HH368/350/01 25.1.91 AGROUND & ABANDONED BY OWNERS AT CAMPORA SAN GIOVANNI, AMANTEA, ON CALABRIAN COAST. (LL 283). NCA YET. HH368/350/01 16.5.91 STILL AGROUND. VIBO VALENTIA HARBOUR MASTER STATES VESSEL TO BE BROKEN IN SITU BY OWNERS. WORK TO BE COMPLETED END JUNE. CARGO CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL). POSN 390800N, 160400E FOR FILING ONLY. 23.12.93 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 12 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 12.7.12 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN ENCS. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

14.12.90 EX-ARABELLA '69, EX-NEVA '71, EX-CLAUD DEBUSSY '73, EX-JOLLY ROSSO '89]. BUILT IN 1968 BY BY LODOSE VARV AB, LODOSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IGNAZIO MESSINA & C. SPA. PASSAGE VALLETTA FOR LA SPEZIA. REPORTED FLOODED & LISTING IN 390000N, 155000E ON 14.12.90. ABANDONED & LEFT ADRIFT BY CREW. LATER DRIFTED AGROUND. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS TO BE BROKEN UP 'AS LIES'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSSO wreck located?

The ROSSO wreck is located at coordinates 39 8 N,16 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSSO?

The seabed around the ROSSO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ROSSO sink?

The ROSSO sank on Dec 15, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ROSSO discovered?

The wreck of the ROSSO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ROSSO belong to?

The ROSSO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ROSSO?

The ROSSO had a tonnage of 2307 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSSO?

The ROSSO is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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