Dona Marika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dona marika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.959 N,5 7.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.715983
  • Longitude: -5.128850
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONA MARIKA
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 168.2 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 11478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3804/72 23.8.73 H3804/72 23.8.73 POSN 514256N, 050740W [OGB]. LOADED WITH PETROLEUM & POTENTIAL FIRE RISK. (MILFORD HAVEN CONSERVANCY NM 27(T)/73). NCA YET, TEMPORY INFORMATION ONLY. 12.5.80 12.5.80 REFLOATED 13.11.1973 & TOWED AWAY TO BREAKERS. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1954 BY KALDNES M/V A/S TONSBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERMES NAVEGACION, SA. VESSEL DRAGGED ANCHOR & RAN AGROUND LINSWAY POINT, NEAR GREAT CASTLE HEAD, DALE ROADS, DURING A GALE. WAS REFLOATED IN NOV '73, AND FINALLY DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS AND TOWED TO SPAIN FOR BREAKING UP. (MSD). BROADSIDE ON TO & IMPALED ON LONGBERRY POINT. (LLOYDS VOL. 213).

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FAQ

Where is the DONA MARIKA wreck located?

The DONA MARIKA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.959 N,5 7.731 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA MARIKA?

The seabed around the DONA MARIKA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DONA MARIKA sink?

The DONA MARIKA sank on Aug 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DONA MARIKA discovered?

The wreck of the DONA MARIKA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DONA MARIKA belong to?

The DONA MARIKA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the DONA MARIKA carrying?

The DONA MARIKA was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the DONA MARIKA?

The DONA MARIKA had a tonnage of 11478 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA MARIKA?

The DONA MARIKA is classified as a tanker.

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