Vittorio Z Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vittorio z Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.843 N,4 51.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.314050
  • Longitude: 4.866117
Wreck Depth 11.42 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Vittorio Z
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Sonar Length 145
Orientation 255
Tonnage 4408
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1955
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5915/55 26.10.55 SUNK 531915N, 045215E APPROX. VERY DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. FUNNEL AND MAST SHOWING. G WK LT BUOY, W TOPMARK, WILL BE LAID CLOSE W. (HAGUE PNM 245/3339/55). NAVEAM 5560/55 ISSUED. H5915/55 6.1.56 DW (MAST) IN 531850N, 045202E, OR 279DEGS, 6.95M FROM VLIELAND OCC.W.R.G LT. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY LAID CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 270/3678/55). - NM 126/56. H5915/55 23.1.64 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 287/64. 3.6.77 SHOWN AS WK 9.1MTRS, W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S CLOSE W, ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [1977 EDN]. NCA. H3450/80 9.8.82 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.3MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 2598/82). BR STD. H3450/80 18.10.82 NOW WK SW 11MTRS. (HAGUE NM 3074/82). BR STD. 20.7.89 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.3MTRS. ORIENTATED 250/070DEG. (NETHERLANDS WK NO L15 1035). HH340/670/01 13.9.93 NOW IN 531853N, 045202.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 500/93). - NM 3289/93. SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.6MTRS IN 5318.843N, 0451.692E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 20.5.09 VITTORIO Z, WK SW 10.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5318.8N, 0452.0E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 1035)
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH SS PRINS MAURITS.

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the Vittorio Z wreck located?

The Vittorio Z wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.843 N,4 51.967 E.

How deep is the Vittorio Z and where exactly is it located?

The Vittorio Z lies at a depth of about 11.42 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.843 N,4 51.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Vittorio Z?

The seabed around the Vittorio Z lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the Vittorio Z sink?

The Vittorio Z sank on Oct 11, 1955.

When was the wreck of the Vittorio Z discovered?

The wreck of the Vittorio Z was discovered in 1955.

What country did the Vittorio Z belong to?

The Vittorio Z belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the Vittorio Z?

The Vittorio Z had a tonnage of 4408 tons.

What type of wreck is the Vittorio Z?

The Vittorio Z is classified as a steam ship.

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