Los Mazas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Los mazas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.3 N,2 46.32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.538333
  • Longitude: -2.772000
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOS MAZAS
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1998
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel Los Mazas is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Morocco near the Alboran Sea. The official survey position for the Los Mazas wreck is 35 32.3 N, 2 46.32 W. Historical hydrographic data from the UK Hydrographic Office tracks the site as a Non-Dangerous Wreck (NDW) at various recorded coordinates, including 35 32.18 N, 02 46.18 W and 35 33.2 N, 02 47.69 W. The site is charted on multiple international nautical maps, including Spanish and French editions, identifying the obstruction as a sunken vessel. Data indicates the wreck lies in depths of approximately 230 meters. Researchers and mariners monitoring this underwater obstruction should note these coordinates for navigational safety and historical wreck documentation.

Surveying Details

HH180/400/03 13.7.98 HH180/400/03 13.7.98 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 353218N, 024618W [EUR]. (LL 313). PLOTS IN 230MTRS. NCA. HH416/440/02 30.10.98 HH416/440/02 30.10.98 NDW IN 353217.5N, 024620W. (SPANISH NM 39/616/98). NCA. 7.4.04 7.4.04 SHOWN AS NDW SHOWN IN 3532.300N, 0246.320W [WGD] ON SPANISH 433 [DEC'03 EDN]. NCA. 19.1.07 SEP 2006/000402437 19.1.07 NDW SHOWN IN 3533.2N, 0247.69W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6611 [1974 EDN, 1:674000, CORR TO FR NM 4409/06]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1967. SANK 10M N OF MELILLA AFTER FIRE ON BOARD. CREW OF 7 SAFE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 32.3 N,2 46.32 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOS MAZAS wreck located?

The LOS MAZAS wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.3 N,2 46.32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOS MAZAS?

The seabed around the LOS MAZAS lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the LOS MAZAS sink?

The LOS MAZAS sank on Jul 3, 1998.

When was the wreck of the LOS MAZAS discovered?

The wreck of the LOS MAZAS was discovered in 1998.

What country did the LOS MAZAS belong to?

The LOS MAZAS belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the LOS MAZAS?

The LOS MAZAS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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