Stabia I (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stabia i (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 40.119 N,14 44.558 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.668650
  • Longitude: 14.742633
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name STABIA I (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 81.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1515
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.1.79 SANK IN A STORM OFF SALERNO, W COAST OF ITALY AFTER SMASHING INTO BREAKWATER. (LL 235). NCA. H3901/79 5.10.81 WK REMAINS LIE 400MTRS FROM THE HEAD OF THE MOLO DI PONENTE & 30MTRS FROM THE BREAKWATER. NO POSN GIVEN. COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. NO INDICATION WHICH SIDE OF JETTY IT LIES. (GENOA NM 18/25/81). NCA. 8.2.95 DW SHOWN IN 404011N, 144436.3E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 96 [1994 EDN]. BR STD. 3.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 4040.119N, 1444.558E. 8.11.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 4040.119N, 1444.558E [WGD] ON IT500096. (EDN 1.48, DTD 28.10.15). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, WALLSEND-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROTARY TRAFFIC SPA DI NAVIGAZIONE. ON PASSAGE FROM ORAN TO SALERNO. WHILST ATTEMPTING TO ENTER SALERNO HARBOUR DURING A VERY SEVERE STORM WAS HURLED AGAINST A BREAKWATER AFTER HER ENGINES FAILED, RESULTING IN HER BREAKING UP & SINKING IMMEDIATELY. TWELVE MEN DIED WITH ONLY ONE SURVIVOR BEING WASHED OVERBOARD FROM THE SHIP'S DECK OVER THE BREAKWATER INTO THE SAFE WATERS OF THE HARBOUR. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 40.119 N,14 44.558 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STABIA I (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the STABIA I (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STABIA I (POSSIBLY)?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1515 tons.

What type of wreck is the STABIA I (POSSIBLY)?

The STABIA I (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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