Brigitta Montanari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Brigitta montanari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 42 N,15 41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.700000
  • Longitude: 15.683333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name BRIGITTA MONTANARI
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 68.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/85 25.3.85 SANK IN 434254N, 153348E IN 80MTRS. CARGO COULD EXPLODE OR CONTAMINATE THE SEA. NO DECISION YET MADE ABOUT SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.258). CHART AS NDW. R/P. H1272/85 7.5.85 SALVAGE OPS TO RAISE WK WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY MESSRS BRODOSPAS, SPLIT. (LLOYDS VOL.260). NCA YET. H1272/85 4.9.85 NO COMMENCEMENT OF SALVAGE OPS YET. (LLOYDS VOL. 261). H3076/77 16.12.85 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS IN AREA BETWEEN O. MRTOVNJAK AND O. TETOVISNJAK. MARKED BY BUOYS & AREA WITHIN 2.5M IS A PROHIBITED ZONE. (YUGOSLAV NM 312T/85). H1272/85 27.1.88 SALVAGE NOW NOT LIKELY UNTIL SPRING 1988, IT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO LEAKAGE OF POISON GAS, WHICH COMMENCED IN AUGUST, 1987, & WHICH RESULTED IN STRICTER SECURITY MEASURES BEING ENFORCED. (LLOYDS VOL.270). H4926/87 6.4.88 TO BE RAISE COMPLETELY & TOWED TO UNINHABITED ISLAND WHERE DANGEROUS CARGO WILL BE DESTROYED. (LLOYDS VOL.271). NCA YET. H4926/87 22.4.88 WILL BE TOWED TO KAPRIJE AT A DEPTH OF 30MTRS, WHERE CARGO WILL, IF UNDAMAGED, BE RECOVERED & TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER VESSEL OR DESTROYED. (LLOYDS VOL.272). H4926/87 16.6.88 HAS BEEN TOWED TO KAPRIJE ISLAND. RECOVERY OF CARGO HAS COMMENCED. (LLOYDS VOL.272). H1272/85 25.3.85 CHART AS NDW IN 434254N, 153348E. R/P. H4926/87 16.6.88 DELETE. G/S. H4926/87 19.7.88 WK SUCCESSFULLY REFLOATED 24.6.88. WILL BE BROKEN UP. (LLOYDS VOL.273). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

18.7.88 VESSEL, BUILT 1970 BY; AFT-SCHPSW. EN MFBK, 'VAHALI', N.V., GENDT; CARGO-SCHEEPSWERF G. BIJLSMA & ZN., N.V., WARTENA; FORWARD-SCHPS. BARKMEIJER STROOBOS, STROOBOS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CISPA GAS TRANSPORT S.P.A. ON PASSAGE FROM PORTO TORRES, SARDINIA FOR SPLIT. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING A HEAVY LIST. RAISED & TOWED UNDERWATER TO A BAY ON THE ISLAND OF KAPRIJE WHERE CARGO WAS TO BE RECOVERED & LOADED ONTO THE MOTOR CHEMICAL/LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS TANKER 'CAPO VERDE'. SHE WAS THEN TOWED TO BRODOSPAS FOR DEMOLITION ON 18.7.88. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BRIGITTA MONTANARI wreck located?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI wreck is located at coordinates 43 42 N,15 41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGITTA MONTANARI?

The seabed around the BRIGITTA MONTANARI lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BRIGITTA MONTANARI sink?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI sank on Nov 16, 1984.

When was the wreck of the BRIGITTA MONTANARI discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGITTA MONTANARI was discovered in 1984.

What country did the BRIGITTA MONTANARI belong to?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI belonged to IT.

What cargo was the BRIGITTA MONTANARI carrying?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI was carrying chemicals,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGITTA MONTANARI?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI had a tonnage of 1297 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGITTA MONTANARI?

The BRIGITTA MONTANARI is classified as a tanker.

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