Zaffiro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zaffiro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 55.93 N,3 53.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.932167
  • Longitude: 3.898833
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ZAFFIRO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1037
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.10.70 REPORTED SINKING OFF CAP BENGUT, ALGERIA. (LL 200). POSN 365600N, 035400E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHELE SCOTTO DI MASE. PASSAGE GHAZAOUET FOR OLBIA, SARDINIA. WRECKED OFF CAP BENGUT, ALGERIA. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ZAFFIRO wreck located?

The ZAFFIRO wreck is located at coordinates 36 55.93 N,3 53.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZAFFIRO?

The seabed around the ZAFFIRO lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ZAFFIRO sink?

The ZAFFIRO sank on May 12, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ZAFFIRO discovered?

The wreck of the ZAFFIRO was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ZAFFIRO belong to?

The ZAFFIRO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ZAFFIRO carrying?

The ZAFFIRO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ZAFFIRO?

The ZAFFIRO had a tonnage of 1037 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZAFFIRO?

The ZAFFIRO is classified as a motor vessel.

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