Haven (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haven (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 16.434 N,8 41.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.273900
  • Longitude: 8.689450
Water Depth 475 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HAVEN (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 39.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH368/350/01 25.4.91 BOW SECTION OF M TANKER 'HAVEN', 30-40MTRS LONG, LOCATED ON SEABED IN ABOUT 90MTRS, APPROX 6M FROM MAIN WK. (LLOYDS VOL.284). NCA YET. HH368/350/01 11.2.92 BOW SECTION LOCATED IN 441624N, 084123E, IN OVER 400MTRS. (GENOA NMS 1.2/92 & 1.23(T)/92). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH369/440/01 23.11.93 POSN CONFIRMED. (GENOA NM 21.29/93). 11.2.97 EUR POSN: 441630N, 084125E. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 17.4.97 SHOWN AS NDW IN GEN DEPTH 475MTRS ON ITALIAN 106 [INT 3360] [1995 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 106. 12.2.08 SHOWN IN 4416.441N, 0841.364E [WGD] ON ITALIAN 106 [INT 3360] [2006 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 356.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES S.A. (FACTORIA DE CADIZ), CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENHA MARITIME LTD. CAUGHT FIRE, AFTER DISCHARGING PART CARGO, WHILE IN GENOA ROADS OFF PEGLI. AN EXPLOSION FOLLOWED SEVERELY DAMAGING THE VESSEL (?BOW BLOWN OFF) AND VESSEL ABANDONED. LATER TOWED INSHORE TO MINIMISE OIL POLLUTION [THOUGHT TO BE 1 MILLION BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL], BUT SANK FOLLOWING FURTHER EXPLOSIONS. 29 CREW SAVED, SIX DIED. (MSD). [WK NOS.36440 & 36458 FOR OTHER PARTS OF WK].

General Comments

SEE [36440] & [36458] FOR OTHER PARTS OF WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 44 16.434 N,8 41.367 E
Haven (Bow Section) on Wreck Map Haven (Bow Section) Wreck on Google Map

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The HAVEN (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 44 16.434 N,8 41.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAVEN (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 475 meters deep.

When did the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) sink?

The HAVEN (BOW SECTION) sank on Apr 14, 1991.

When was the wreck of the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the HAVEN (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The HAVEN (BOW SECTION) belonged to CY.

What type of wreck is the HAVEN (BOW SECTION)?

The HAVEN (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

Back to Wrecks