Valtellina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Valtellina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.523 N,35 45.563 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.542050
  • Longitude: 35.759383
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VALTELLINA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the steamship Valtellina is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Middle East at coordinates 35 32.523 N, 35 45.563 E. Originally reported in 1968, the vessel was sold to local merchants for dismantling before appearing on subsequent international nautical charts as a dangerous underwater obstruction and submerged wreck.

Surveying Details

H6144/68 7.7.68 ST IN 353233N, 354530E. (HAMBURG NM 1233/68 & LLOYDS). - NM 1183/68. H6144/68 3.2.69 REPD TO HAVE BEEN SOLD TO LOCAL MERCHANTS WHO WILL PROCEED WITH DISMANTLING OF STEAMER. (LL, 17.1.69). NCA. 15.4.80 NOT SHOWN ON US 54483. NCA. 26.9.89 SHOWN ON US 56048 [1ST EDN, AUG 1986, CORR TO WK 27/89]. NCA. 1.2.99 SHOWN IN 3532.49N, 3545.55E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. NC 1579. 2017000231471 29.08.17 SHOWN AS DANGEROUS WK PA IN 3532.52N, 3545.56E [WGD] ON FR BLOCK 35_116_17. AMEND DW IN POSITION SHOWN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAP SALVATORE LOFARO FU ROSARIO. WAS DRIVEN AGROUND DURING HEAVY WEATHER APPROX 1M N OF LATTAKIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VALTELLINA wreck located?

The VALTELLINA wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.523 N,35 45.563 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VALTELLINA?

The seabed around the VALTELLINA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the VALTELLINA sink?

The VALTELLINA sank on Jan 28, 1968.

When was the wreck of the VALTELLINA discovered?

The wreck of the VALTELLINA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the VALTELLINA belong to?

The VALTELLINA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VALTELLINA carrying?

The VALTELLINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VALTELLINA?

The VALTELLINA had a tonnage of 1548 tons.

What type of wreck is the VALTELLINA?

The VALTELLINA is classified as a steam ship.

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