Rita Zovetto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rita zovetto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 21.505 N,64 38.492 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.358417
  • Longitude: -64.641533
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RITA ZOVETTO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 121.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5107
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1924
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH686/425/01 8.4.94 VESSEL KNOWN AS 'RITA ZOVETTA' SHOWN ON BERMUDA MARITIME CONSERVATION BOOKLET WITH 500MTRS RADIUS FISHERIES [PROTECTED AREAS] ORDER [1990] DESIGNATED 'YEAR ROUND PROTECTED AREA' IN 322118N, 643824W APPROX. REPORTED TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT LOWEST TIDAL LEVEL AND MARKED BY MOORING BUOY. (DEPT OF MARINE & PORTS SERVICES LTR DTD 28.2.94). NCA YET. SEP 2017/000093349 4.5.17 POSN 3221.51N, 6438.49W [WGD]. (BERMUDA GOVT. EMAIL DTD 13.04.17). SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 500M, FISHING AND ANCHORING PROHIBITED.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON ANELO PARODI FU B. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369NHP. PASSAGE POTI FOR BALTIMORE. WAS WRECKED OFF ST DAVID'S LTHO, BERMUDA. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 3244/17. Rest'D area 500m. No fishing/anchoring

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FAQ

Where is the RITA ZOVETTO wreck located?

The RITA ZOVETTO wreck is located at coordinates 32 21.505 N,64 38.492 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RITA ZOVETTO?

The seabed around the RITA ZOVETTO lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the RITA ZOVETTO sink?

The RITA ZOVETTO sank on Feb 13, 1924.

When was the wreck of the RITA ZOVETTO discovered?

The wreck of the RITA ZOVETTO was discovered in 1924.

What country did the RITA ZOVETTO belong to?

The RITA ZOVETTO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the RITA ZOVETTO?

The RITA ZOVETTO had a tonnage of 5107 tons.

What type of wreck is the RITA ZOVETTO?

The RITA ZOVETTO is classified as a steam ship.

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