Matteoemme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Matteoemme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 8.3 N,16 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.138333
  • Longitude: 16.833333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MATTEOEMME
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 90.2 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.10.78 VESSEL AGROUND OFF BARI. (LLOYDS VOL.234). POSN IN 410818N, 165000E APPROX. REPORT THAT VESSEL IS TRYING TO RE-FLOAT BY OWN MEANS. NCA YET. 21.9.81 REPORT THAT VESSEL LEFT BARI IN TOW FOR BRINDISI FOR SCRAPPING. (LLOYDS VOL.245). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1947 BY CANTIERI NAVALI DI TARANTO, TARANTO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIMAR LINES. ON PASSAGE FROM RIJEKA FOR BARI. RAN AGROUND OFF BARI DURING A GALE. ABANDONED AS CTL. REFLOATED & TOWED TO BRINDISI TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MATTEOEMME wreck located?

The MATTEOEMME wreck is located at coordinates 41 8.3 N,16 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MATTEOEMME?

The seabed around the MATTEOEMME lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MATTEOEMME sink?

The MATTEOEMME sank on Oct 27, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MATTEOEMME discovered?

The wreck of the MATTEOEMME was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MATTEOEMME belong to?

The MATTEOEMME belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the MATTEOEMME?

The MATTEOEMME had a tonnage of 1597 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATTEOEMME?

The MATTEOEMME is classified as a motor vessel.

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