Avvenire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Avvenire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 6.94 N,3 8.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.115667
  • Longitude: 3.148833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVVENIRE
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 46.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 389
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.6.71 STRUCK ROCKS AT PUNTA GROSSA IN FRONT OF LA ESCALA. SANK QUICKLY. (LL 204). POSN 420700N, 030900E FOR FILING ONLY. 9.4.13 NOT SHOWN ON ES400493 [EDN 1.2]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK QUICKLY AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON ROCKS NEAR LA ESCALA IN FOG. PASSAGE VIAREGGIO FOR BARCELONA/ALICANTE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AVVENIRE wreck located?

The AVVENIRE wreck is located at coordinates 42 6.94 N,3 8.93 E.

When did the AVVENIRE sink?

The AVVENIRE sank on May 17, 1971.

When was the wreck of the AVVENIRE discovered?

The wreck of the AVVENIRE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the AVVENIRE belong to?

The AVVENIRE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the AVVENIRE carrying?

The AVVENIRE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the AVVENIRE?

The AVVENIRE had a tonnage of 389 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVVENIRE?

The AVVENIRE is classified as a motor vessel.

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