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
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.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK IN A STORM.

General Comments

SEE [73077] FOR OTHER PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 45 21.903 N,12 26.553 E
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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.

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