Mardina Reefer Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mardina reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 32.5 N,58 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.541667
  • Longitude: -58.583333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARDINA REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.1.74 11.1.74 AGROUND ON BREAKWATER, 1M FROM PORT HARMON, STEPHENVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND. (LL 215, 216). POSN APPROX 483230N, 583500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY SOC ESPANOLA DE CONSTRUCCIONES NAVAL, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARDINA REEFERS LTD. PASSAGE QUEBEC FOR PORT HARMON, NEWFOUNDLAND TO LOAD FISH FOR POLAND. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER ON BREAKWATER 1M FROM PORT HARMON, STEPHENVILLE, NEWFOUNDLAND. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARDINA REEFER wreck located?

The MARDINA REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 48 32.5 N,58 35 W.

When did the MARDINA REEFER sink?

The MARDINA REEFER sank on Jan 10, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MARDINA REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the MARDINA REEFER was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MARDINA REEFER belong to?

The MARDINA REEFER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARDINA REEFER carrying?

The MARDINA REEFER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARDINA REEFER?

The MARDINA REEFER had a tonnage of 1401 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARDINA REEFER?

The MARDINA REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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