Amoruso Quinto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Amoruso quinto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
39 20 N,17 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.333333
  • Longitude: 17.250000
Water Depth 740 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name AMORUSO QUINTO
Type trawler
Flag IT
Length 105.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 1236
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details CAUGHT FIRE IN 392000N, 171500E APPROX. EVENTUALLY SCRAPPED. (LL 222 & 230). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY SOC. ESCERCIZIO CANTIERI, VIAREGGIO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHELE AMORUSO & FIGLI. GUTTED BY A FIRE ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE ROOM. ONE CREWMAN WAS LOST. STILL ON FIRE, SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW & BEACHED NEAR CROTONE, THEN TAKEN INTO THE HARBOUR WHERE THE FIRE WAS FINALLY EXTINGUISHED. SHE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP & BROKEN UP. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 20 N,17 15 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMORUSO QUINTO wreck located?

The AMORUSO QUINTO wreck is located at coordinates 39 20 N,17 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMORUSO QUINTO?

The seabed around the AMORUSO QUINTO lies at approximately 740 meters deep.

When did the AMORUSO QUINTO sink?

The AMORUSO QUINTO sank on Oct 3, 1975.

When was the wreck of the AMORUSO QUINTO discovered?

The wreck of the AMORUSO QUINTO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AMORUSO QUINTO belong to?

The AMORUSO QUINTO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the AMORUSO QUINTO?

The AMORUSO QUINTO had a tonnage of 1236 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMORUSO QUINTO?

The AMORUSO QUINTO is classified as a trawler.