Chemical Challenger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chemical challenger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 0 N,9 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.000000
  • Longitude: 9.833333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CHEMICAL CHALLENGER
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 169.5 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 12721
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4409/79 14.1.82 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 440000N, 095000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL'S.246 & 247). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAMPANULA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE FROM MARGHERA FOR NAPLES. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE FOREPART, FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. LYING 29M OFF CROTONE, SHE WAS ESCORTED TO THE PORT FOR DAMAGE ASSESSMENT & DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. SHE WAS SOLD TO AN ITALIAN SHIPBREAKERS, WHO COMMENCED TOWING TO LA SPEZIA FOR SCRAPPING. HOWEVER, THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO DURING GALE FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY SEAS ON DEC 25TH. THE STERN CONTINUED ITS JOURNEY TO LA SPEZIA. THE FORARD SECTION DRIFTED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, UNTIL IT WAS SUNK BY THE ITALIAN NAVY OFF TINO ISLAND. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER wreck located?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER wreck is located at coordinates 44 0 N,9 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER?

The seabed around the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER sink?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER sank on Dec 30, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER discovered?

The wreck of the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER belong to?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER belonged to LR.

What cargo was the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER carrying?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER was carrying chemicals,oil.

What was the tonnage of the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER had a tonnage of 12721 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEMICAL CHALLENGER?

The CHEMICAL CHALLENGER is classified as a tanker.

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