Agip Murex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Agip murex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 19.53 N,12 52.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.325500
  • Longitude: 12.874717
Water Depth 240 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name AGIP MUREX
Type tug
Flag IT
Length 56.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 16.9.85 SANK IN 372000N, 125400E APPROX. LOCATED IN GEN DEPTH OF ABOUT 240MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.261). NCA. 1.5.92 NDW SHOWN IN 371936N, 125232E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 18 [JUN'91 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1982 BY OFFICINE MECCANISCE SGORBINI ANTONINI, S.P.A, LA SPEZIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AGIP S.P.A. ON PASSAGE WITH STORES FROM SIRACUSA TO M STORAGE TANKER 'AGIP MILANO' STATIONED AT NILD OFFSHORE FIELD, 35M S OF MARSALA. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'ALHAMBRA' IN THICK FOG. SEVEN CREW RESCUED, FIVE LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AGIP MUREX wreck located?

The AGIP MUREX wreck is located at coordinates 37 19.53 N,12 52.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AGIP MUREX?

The seabed around the AGIP MUREX lies at approximately 240 meters deep.

When did the AGIP MUREX sink?

The AGIP MUREX sank on Aug 24, 1985.

When was the wreck of the AGIP MUREX discovered?

The wreck of the AGIP MUREX was discovered in 1985.

What country did the AGIP MUREX belong to?

The AGIP MUREX belonged to IT.

What cargo was the AGIP MUREX carrying?

The AGIP MUREX was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AGIP MUREX?

The AGIP MUREX had a tonnage of 1300 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGIP MUREX?

The AGIP MUREX is classified as a tug.

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