Vetor Secondo 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
Vetor secondo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 59.5 N,12 24.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.991667
  • Longitude: 12.411667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name VETOR SECONDO
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 58.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1993
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH371/410/02 3.2.94 AGROUND ON ROCKS NEAR MARAONE ISLET, FORMICA ISLAND, OFF TRAPANI. [375930N, 122442E]. (LLOYDS VOL.295). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LAMPEDUSA ISLAND FOR PALERMO. RAN AGROUND DUE TO RUDDER DAMAGE. BUNKERS REMOVED TO PREVENT POLUTION. LONG PERIODS OF BAD WEATHER CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.295).

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FAQ

Where is the VETOR SECONDO wreck located?

The VETOR SECONDO wreck is located at coordinates 37 59.5 N,12 24.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VETOR SECONDO?

The seabed around the VETOR SECONDO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VETOR SECONDO sink?

The VETOR SECONDO sank on Dec 18, 1993.

When was the wreck of the VETOR SECONDO discovered?

The wreck of the VETOR SECONDO was discovered in 1993.

What country did the VETOR SECONDO belong to?

The VETOR SECONDO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VETOR SECONDO carrying?

The VETOR SECONDO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VETOR SECONDO?

The VETOR SECONDO had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the VETOR SECONDO?

The VETOR SECONDO is classified as a tanker.

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