Nicolo Martini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nicolo martini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 11.5 N,8 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.191667
  • Longitude: 8.383333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NICOLO MARTINI
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 1863
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.4.72 AGROUND IN SHALLOW WATER IN VICINITY OF PORTOSCUSO. (LLOYDS VOL.208). NCA, POSN 391212N, 081400E FOR FILING ONLY. 25.5.72 VESSEL LIES WITH 15DEG LIST TO PORT, NEAR OUTER END OF BREAKWATER AT PORTO VESME. (LLOYDS VOL.210) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 3911.500N, 0823.00E. 4.12.72 SOLD TO MESSRS BERCAT, OF GENOA. REFLOATED & TOWED TO VADO LIGURE TO BE BROKEN UP. AMEND TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1925 BY A.B. 'WESER', BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPIMAR, S.P.A. ON PASSAGE FROM CARLOFORTE, SARDINIA TO GENOA. STRUCK ROCKS & TO AVOID SINKING WAS DELIBERATELY BEACHED NEAR PORTO VESME PIER. CREW ABANDONED SHIP. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS, REFLOATED & TOWED TO VADO LIGURE TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NICOLO MARTINI wreck located?

The NICOLO MARTINI wreck is located at coordinates 39 11.5 N,8 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NICOLO MARTINI?

The seabed around the NICOLO MARTINI lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the NICOLO MARTINI sink?

The NICOLO MARTINI sank on Apr 24, 1972.

When was the wreck of the NICOLO MARTINI discovered?

The wreck of the NICOLO MARTINI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NICOLO MARTINI belong to?

The NICOLO MARTINI belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the NICOLO MARTINI?

The NICOLO MARTINI had a tonnage of 1863 tons.

What type of wreck is the NICOLO MARTINI?

The NICOLO MARTINI is classified as a motor vessel.

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