Val Rosandra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Val rosandra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 11.11 N,18 4.987 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.185167
  • Longitude: 18.083117
Water Depth 1050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name VAL ROSANDRA
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 96.9 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH370/350/01 15.6.90 VESSEL MOORED ABOUT 30M OFF BRINDISI IN DEPTH OF 1100MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.280). [WAS PREUMABLY SCUTTLED IN THAT POSN]. HH370/350/01 13.8.90 WK, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 411100N, 180500E. (GENOA NM 13.8/90). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

28.4.90 VESSEL, [EX 'CAPO AZZURRO' '86, EX 'JOHN CABOT' '85, EX 'CAPO AZZURRO' '82], BUILT 1980 BY C.L.E.M.N.A., LA SPEZIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FERCHIM SRL. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE UNLOADING AT BRINDISI. THE FIRE SPREAD TO CARGO & VESSEL WAS TOWED OUT OF HARBOUR ON 28.4.90. FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED & ON 21,5,90 VESSEL WAS MOORED IN DEEP WATER TO BURN OUT. THE REMAINING GAS TANKS WERE EXPLODED & IGNITED TO BURN OFF CARGO. WHEN THIS WAS COMPLETED THE BURNT OUT HULK WAS SCUTTLED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VAL ROSANDRA wreck located?

The VAL ROSANDRA wreck is located at coordinates 41 11.11 N,18 4.987 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAL ROSANDRA?

The seabed around the VAL ROSANDRA lies at approximately 1050 meters deep.

When did the VAL ROSANDRA sink?

The VAL ROSANDRA sank on Jun 8, 1990.

When was the wreck of the VAL ROSANDRA discovered?

The wreck of the VAL ROSANDRA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the VAL ROSANDRA belong to?

The VAL ROSANDRA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VAL ROSANDRA carrying?

The VAL ROSANDRA was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the VAL ROSANDRA?

The VAL ROSANDRA had a tonnage of 2999 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAL ROSANDRA?

The VAL ROSANDRA is classified as a tanker.

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