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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 26, 2025 |
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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)
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH SS PRINS MAURITS.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 18.843 N,4 51.967 E
Vittorio Z on Wreck Map
Vittorio Z Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell