Theonika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Theonika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 33.45 N,10 17.233 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.557500
  • Longitude: 10.287217
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name THEONIKA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 69.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 870
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel THEONIKA is located off the coast of Livorno, Italy, in the Ligurian Sea at coordinates 43 33.45 N, 10 17.233 E. Historical survey reports indicate the vessel ran aground on the rocks near the Leghorn Outer Breakwater. Initial reports described the ship as structurally compromised with the aft section submerged and the forepart half-submerged. While early survey data categorized the position as approximate and requested further validation, current maritime records classify the THEONIKA wreck site for navigational reference. The wreck remains a point of interest for maritime researchers tracking historical vessel groundings near the Diga Meloria breakwater.

Surveying Details

9.8.78 ST ON ROCKS AT LEGHORN OUTER BREAKWATER. AFT PART SANK & FOREPART HALF-SUBMERGED IN 433327N, 101714E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H4177/76 22.8.78 REPD AS ST CONSPIC, 307DEGS, 20MTRS FROM DIGA MELORIA BREAKWATER LT. (MV 'WILTSHIRE HN, DTD 9.8.78). NCA YET, AWAIT GENOA NM. H3091/79 6.6.83 DELETE. (GENOA NM 8.2/83). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954 BY T. VAN DUIJVENDIJK'S SCHPSW., LEKKERKERK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOONSTAR MARINE CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM CYPRUS. DRAGGED HER ANCHOR IN HEAVY WEATHER & DRIVEN AGROUND ON LEGHORN OUTER BREAKWATER. BROKE IN TWO, THE AFT SINKING & THE FORE HALF-SUBMERGED. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THEONIKA wreck located?

The THEONIKA wreck is located at coordinates 43 33.45 N,10 17.233 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THEONIKA?

The seabed around the THEONIKA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the THEONIKA sink?

The THEONIKA sank on Aug 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the THEONIKA discovered?

The wreck of the THEONIKA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the THEONIKA belong to?

The THEONIKA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the THEONIKA carrying?

The THEONIKA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the THEONIKA?

The THEONIKA had a tonnage of 870 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEONIKA?

The THEONIKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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