Monte Pellegrino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Monte pellegrino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 11.113 N,12 49.416 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.185217
  • Longitude: 12.823600
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MONTE PELLEGRINO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4978/72 23.10.85 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 070DEGS, 4M FROM PUNTA DI SOLANTO, CAPO SAN VITO. [381200N, 125100E APPROX]. (LLOYDS VOL.262). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 17.3.16 SHOWN AS NDW IN 3811.113N, 1249.416E [WGD] ON IT300017 [ED2.26, DTD 17.2.16]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE PORTO EMPEDOCLE TO PALERMO. TOOK ON WATER IN ENG ROOM DUE LARGE HOLE IN KEEL PLATES. ASSUMED A STBD LIST & EVENTUALLY SANK. CREW OF EIGHT SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.262).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTE PELLEGRINO wreck located?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO wreck is located at coordinates 38 11.113 N,12 49.416 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTE PELLEGRINO?

The seabed around the MONTE PELLEGRINO lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the MONTE PELLEGRINO sink?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO sank on Oct 8, 1985.

When was the wreck of the MONTE PELLEGRINO discovered?

The wreck of the MONTE PELLEGRINO was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MONTE PELLEGRINO belong to?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MONTE PELLEGRINO carrying?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MONTE PELLEGRINO?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTE PELLEGRINO?

The MONTE PELLEGRINO is classified as a motor vessel.

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