Vitasea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vitasea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 14 N,7 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.233333
  • Longitude: 7.100000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VITASEA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 145 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 8920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.5.78 LAST REPORTED POSN 240M FROM CARONTE. (LLOYDS VOL.232). 10.6.78 2 BODIES RECOVERED FROM SEA 55M W OF N COAST OF SARDINIA, OR 411400N, 070600E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.232). NCA, PLOTS IN 2800MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. 14.6.78 BODY RECOVERED IN 410200N, 051400E. (LLOYDS VOL.232). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

30.5.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VITASEA S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM MAPUTO TO MARSEILLE. REPORTED OVERDUE, PRESUMED SUNK. BODIES OF TWO CREWMEN RECOVERED FROM SEA ON 30.5.78 BY US SUBMARINE 'HOWARD W GILMORE'. THREE MORE BODIES RECOVERED OFF NE COAST OF SARDINIA ABOUT FIVE WEEKS LATER. WEATHER AT TIME OF LOSS WAS GALE FORCE WINDS AND VERY ROUGH SEAS. VESSEL WAS POSTED AS MISSING, WITH LOSS OF 27 LIVES. (LLOYDS VOLS.232 & 233, & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VITASEA wreck located?

The VITASEA wreck is located at coordinates 41 14 N,7 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VITASEA?

The seabed around the VITASEA lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the VITASEA sink?

The VITASEA sank on May 5, 1978.

When was the wreck of the VITASEA discovered?

The wreck of the VITASEA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the VITASEA belong to?

The VITASEA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VITASEA carrying?

The VITASEA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the VITASEA?

The VITASEA had a tonnage of 8920 tons.

What type of wreck is the VITASEA?

The VITASEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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