Alessandro Primo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alessandro primo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 27.065 N,16 45.991 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.451083
  • Longitude: 16.766517
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALESSANDRO PRIMO
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2506
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH370/350/01 28.2.91 SANK IN 412700N, 164500E IN ABT 100MTRS OF WATER. SALVAGE OF THE CARGO IS TO BE ATTEMPTED, TRACES OF ACRYLONITRILE HAVING BEEN DETECTED IN THE SEA IN VICINITY OF WK. (LL 283). NAVIGATION & FISHING PROHIBITED WITHIN 5M RADIUS OF REPORTED POSN OF WK. (NAVAREA III 173/91). NCA YET. HH370/350/01 19.3.91 WK, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 412701N, 164559E. (GENOA NM 4.2/4/91). NC 186. HH370/350/01 13.5.91 OPERATION TO REMOVE CARGO IN HAND. (LL 205). WK MARKED BY THREE BUOYS. (HYDROLANT 738/91(54)). PRESUMABLY ONLY DURING CARGO REMOVAL OPS. NCA. HH370/350/01 5.6.91 REMOVAL OF CARGO, BY SMIT TAK BV, SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. (LL 205). HH370/350/02 30.9.91 PROHIBITED AREA REDUCED TO 2M RADIUS. (NAV III 173/91). HH370/500/02 13.6.94 AREA OF RADIUS 2M STATED TO BE DANGEROUS FOR FISHING. (ITALIAN SD NM 10.42/94). 31.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 4127.065N, 1645.999E.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1983 BY CANTIERI NAVALE 'FERRARI' S.P.A., LA SPEZIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRASPORTI MARITTIMI E TERRESTRI S.P.A. PASSAGE GELA FOR RAVENNA. DEVELOPED A CRACK IN HULL DURING A FORCE 7 WIND & SANK. CARGO OF 3013 TONNES ETHYL CHLORIDE & 549 TONNES ACRYLONITRILE WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY. ALL 14 CREW SAFE, ONE INJURED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALESSANDRO PRIMO wreck located?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO wreck is located at coordinates 41 27.065 N,16 45.991 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALESSANDRO PRIMO?

The seabed around the ALESSANDRO PRIMO lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ALESSANDRO PRIMO sink?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO sank on Feb 1, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ALESSANDRO PRIMO discovered?

The wreck of the ALESSANDRO PRIMO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ALESSANDRO PRIMO belong to?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ALESSANDRO PRIMO carrying?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ALESSANDRO PRIMO?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO had a tonnage of 2506 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALESSANDRO PRIMO?

The ALESSANDRO PRIMO is classified as a tanker.

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