Necchia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Necchia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 23.917 N,9 4.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.398617
  • Longitude: 9.082500
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NECCHIA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 30.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.12.86 NDW PD SHOWN IN 412400N, 090500E ON FRENCH 7024 [1986 EDN]. NC 1213. 17.12.91 SHOWN IN 412400N, 090500E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7024. MOD POSN: 412355N, 090457E. NE 1213. 17.6.98 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7024 [3RD EDN 1998]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 1213.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM VIAREGGIO TO AJACCIO. SANK OFF CAP DE FANO AFTER RUNNING AGROUND IN FOG & ROUGH SEAS. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL'S.201 & 202).

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FAQ

Where is the NECCHIA wreck located?

The NECCHIA wreck is located at coordinates 41 23.917 N,9 4.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NECCHIA?

The seabed around the NECCHIA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the NECCHIA sink?

The NECCHIA sank on Sep 22, 1970.

When was the wreck of the NECCHIA discovered?

The wreck of the NECCHIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the NECCHIA belong to?

The NECCHIA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the NECCHIA carrying?

The NECCHIA was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the NECCHIA?

The NECCHIA had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the NECCHIA?

The NECCHIA is classified as a motor vessel.