Sea Rover Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea rover Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 35 N,13 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.583333
  • Longitude: 13.833333
Water Depth 930 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SEA ROVER
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 78.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.4.79 VESSEL SANK IN 403500N, 135000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. SEP 2016/000198404 2.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 10. [ED2, DTD APRIL '16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY HOWALDTSWERKE A.G., KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELLA SHIPPING CO. LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM CIVITAVECCHIA TO JEDDAH. SANK ABOUT 8M OFF PUNTA CORNACCHIA, ISCHIA ISLAND, NEAR NAPLES. ALL 12 CREW WERE RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA ROVER wreck located?

The SEA ROVER wreck is located at coordinates 40 35 N,13 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA ROVER?

The seabed around the SEA ROVER lies at approximately 930 meters deep.

When did the SEA ROVER sink?

The SEA ROVER sank on Apr 7, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SEA ROVER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA ROVER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SEA ROVER belong to?

The SEA ROVER belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SEA ROVER carrying?

The SEA ROVER was carrying stone,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEA ROVER?

The SEA ROVER had a tonnage of 1522 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA ROVER?

The SEA ROVER is classified as a motor vessel.

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