Vrmac (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Vrmac (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 21.903 N,12 26.553 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.365050
- Longitude: 12.442550
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.4 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Low Water Springs |
| Name |
VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Tonnage |
995 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 16, 1961
|
| Original Detection Year |
1961 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 24, 2021 |
Surveying Details
H1217/61 6.3.61 LIES SUNK WITH 45DEG LIST, BOWS TOWARDS LAND. TOP OF MAST ONLY 1.4MTRS BELOW SURFACE IN 452148N, 122642E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY CLOSE E. (GENOA NM'S 5/87/61T 9/11/62, & 19/8/64). CHART AS DW, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 666/61. H1217/61 11.6.63 BUOY CARRIED AWAY. (GENOA TNM 20/38/63). NCA. H2958/65 4.9.68 BUOY STILL MISSING. (MY 'SHEMARA', HN 13/68). HH2958/65 15.11.68 BUOY REMOVED. (ITALIAN HYD. DEPT, PROT 10247, 9.10.68). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1862/68. H2958/65 7.12.70 RE-ESTABLISHED G CONL BUOY, FL.G.3S, 168DEGS, 3.4M FROM S MOLE LT, PORTO DI LIDO. (GENOA NM 46/9/70). - NM 2063/70. H5067/70 23.12.71 BUOY MOVED CLOSE N OF WK. (GENOA NM 48.2/70). - NM 52/71. H4442/79 16.11.81 BUOY REMOVED. (GENOA NM 21/3/81). DELETE BUOY. - NM 2768/81. 1.7.87 WK OF STEAMER 'VRMAC' LIES IN 452148N, 122642E, INCLINED AT APPROX 45DEGS, WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE COVERED BY 8MTRS OF WATER WITH TOP OF MAST 1.4MTRS BELOW SURFACE. (ITALIAN PORTALANO 1C, P.187). SHOWN AS DW ON ITALIAN 38. CHART AS WK 1.4MTRS. NC 1483. H1272/82 3.8.87 AMENDED TO WK 0FMS 4FT. BR STD. 10.6.91 [WGD] POSN: 452150.5N, 122641.5E. NC 204. 11.11.91 INS WK 0FMS 4FT ON 1460. - NM BLOCK ACTION. 10.3.93 DW SHOWN IN 452154N, 122641.5E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 38 [1992 EDN]. SHOWN IN 452146N, 122639E [UND] WHICH CONVERTS TO 452152N, 122642E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 222 [1986 EDN]. SEP 2009/000006716 & 2009/000006708 29.1.09 NOW WK 9MTRS IN 4521.87N, 1226.57E [MOD]. (ITALIAN NM 1/21/09). - NM 937/09. [WGD] POSN: 4521.910N, 1226.558E. SEP 2012/000075688 16.4.12 NOW WK 8.4MTRS. (ITALIAN NM 6/20/12). - NM 2086/12.
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK IN A STORM.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
45 21.903 N,12 26.553 E
Vrmac (Part Of)(Probably) on Wreck Map
Vrmac (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 45 21.903 N,12 26.553 E.
How deep is the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 45 21.903 N,12 26.553 E.
How deep is the seabed around the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1961.
When was the wreck of the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1961.
What cargo was the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 995 tons.
What type of wreck is the VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?
The VRMAC (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
SEE [73077] FOR OTHER PART