Vera Berlingieri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vera berlingieri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 53.006 N,11 46.986 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.883433
  • Longitude: 11.783100
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name VERA BERLINGIERI
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2021

Surveying Details

26.6.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 415248N, 114612E. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA YET. H4644/74 20.8.79 LT BUOY WITH RADAR REFLECTOR ESTABLISHED IN 415324N, 114718E. (HYDROLANT 900/79(53)). NCA YET. 21.8.79 PUMPING OPERATIONS COMPLETED, BUOYS MARKING AREA REMOVED. WRECKAGE REMAINS. (LLOYDS VOL.237). NCA YET. 13.11.79 SALVAGE OPERATIONS NOT YET COMMENCED. (LLOYDS VOL.238). NCA YET. H3091/79 15.2.83 VESSEL LIES UNMARKED IN 415300N, 114700E APPROX. (GENOA NM 1.44/83). NCA YET. H3091/79 6.6.83 VESSEL STILL LIES IN 415300N, 114700E APPROX. NO INTENTION TO RECOVER HER. (LLOYDS VOL.252). NCA YET. 7.12.87 NDW PA SHOWN IN 415305N, 114701E ON ITALIAN 7 [1987 EDN]. BR STD. HH369/560/02 29.8.95 WK OF THE MOTOR VESSEL 'VERA BERLINGERI', NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, LIES IN 415300N, 114700E, ABOUT 9M SSW OF CAPO LINARO. (ITALIAN SD NM 15.23/95). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4153.006N, 1146.986E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY SARPBORG M/V A/S, GREAKER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITTIMA RUBINO, S.P.A. PASSAGE LA SPEZIA FOR VIBO VALENTIA. INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH THE FRENCH BULK CARRIER 'EMMANUEL DELMAS', ABOUT 18M OFF FIUMICINO. BOTH VESSELS WERE LOCKED TOGETHER, ON FIRE & SUFFERING INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIONS. VERA BERLINGEIRI WAS ABANDONED & ONE OF HER CREW LOST. AFTER BEING PARTED SHE SANK, LEAKING OIL. 28 OF THE 31 CREW OF EMMANUEL DELMAS DIED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FIRES ON BOARD. SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO CIVITAVECCHIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VERA BERLINGIERI wreck located?

The VERA BERLINGIERI wreck is located at coordinates 41 53.006 N,11 46.986 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERA BERLINGIERI?

The seabed around the VERA BERLINGIERI lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the VERA BERLINGIERI sink?

The VERA BERLINGIERI sank on Jun 27, 1979.

When was the wreck of the VERA BERLINGIERI discovered?

The wreck of the VERA BERLINGIERI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the VERA BERLINGIERI belong to?

The VERA BERLINGIERI belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VERA BERLINGIERI carrying?

The VERA BERLINGIERI was carrying general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the VERA BERLINGIERI?

The VERA BERLINGIERI had a tonnage of 4942 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERA BERLINGIERI?

The VERA BERLINGIERI is classified as a tanker.

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