Selene Ara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Selene ara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 11.768 N,13 36.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.196133
  • Longitude: 13.614767
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SELENE ARA
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 78.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1559
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1985
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2020

Surveying Details

H3091/79 21.8.85 SANK 125DEG, 1.5M FROM PUNTA DELLO STENDARDO LTHO, GAETA. (LLOYDS VOL.261). POSN 411142N, 133712E. BOW SHOWING ABOVE SURFACE. (HYDROLANT 1561/85(53) & NAVAREA III 580/85). MARKED BY FL.Y LT. (HYDROLANT 1580/85(53)). NCA YET. H3091/79 26.9.85 BOW OF SHIP, SIGHTED 4.9.85, PROTRUDING FROM WATER, IN 411148N, 133754E APPROX. GAVE SMALL RETURN ON RADAR. POORLY LIT BY ONE SMALL LIGHT. NO BUOYS. (W.A. MATHER, HN DTD 5.9.85). NCA YET. H3091/79 9.12.85 STERN OF WK GROUNDED IN 47MTRS AND BOW PROTRUDES 20MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. TO BE COMPLETELY SUNK TO GIVE FINAL CLEARANCE OF 40MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.262). AREA 500MTRS RADIUS AROUND WK TEMPORARILY PROHIBITED TO NAVIGATION. (NAV III 840/85). WK NOW SUNK. (NAV III 861/85). R/P. 22.7.93 NDW SHOWN IN 411150N, 133715E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 9 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. 18.3.99 [MOD] POSN: 4111.700N, 1337.200E. NE 906. SEP 2011/000178358 3.10.11 NOW WK 34.9MTRS IN 4111.73N, 1339.90E [MOD]. (ITALIAN NM 17/8/11). [WGD] POSN: 4111.768N, 1336.892E. INS AS WK 34MTRS - NM 4747/11.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1975 BY CANTIERI NAVALI DI PESARO, PESARO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANONIMA RAVENNATE DI ARMAMENTO. SPA. (ARA). ON PASSAGE FROM CIVITAVECCHIA TO THE ADRIATIC. HAD FIRE & EXPLOSION IN NO.2 TANK. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW, LISTING BADLY, BY M SALVAGE TUG 'MONTE FAITO'. EVENTUALLY SANK. DREDGING COMPANY ENGAGED TO DREDGE BOTTOM TO FORM A PIT SO WK COULD SINK DEEPER TO PROVIDE A SAFE CLEARANCE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SELENE ARA wreck located?

The SELENE ARA wreck is located at coordinates 41 11.768 N,13 36.886 E.

How deep is the SELENE ARA and where exactly is it located?

The SELENE ARA lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 41 11.768 N,13 36.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SELENE ARA?

The seabed around the SELENE ARA lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SELENE ARA sink?

The SELENE ARA sank on Aug 6, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SELENE ARA discovered?

The wreck of the SELENE ARA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SELENE ARA belong to?

The SELENE ARA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SELENE ARA carrying?

The SELENE ARA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SELENE ARA?

The SELENE ARA had a tonnage of 1559 tons.

What type of wreck is the SELENE ARA?

The SELENE ARA is classified as a tanker.

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