Mareike B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mareike b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 20.23 N,1 55.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.337167
  • Longitude: -1.918000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAREIKE B
Type motor vessel
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1984
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1964
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2235/81 3.4.84 H2235/81 3.4.84 AGROUND, PARTLY SUNK AND CUT IN TWO, 0.5M E OF PASAJES BREAKWATER. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 24.2.84 & 2.4.84). NCA, POSN 4320.300N, 0155.00W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

24.2.84 ON PASSAGE PASAJES TO BAYONNE, WENT AGROUND AGAINST CLIFFS 0.5M E OF PASAJES BREAKWATER, APPARENTLY AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. 1 OF 5 CREW MISSING. (LL, 24.2.84)

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FAQ

Where is the MAREIKE B wreck located?

The MAREIKE B wreck is located at coordinates 43 20.23 N,1 55.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAREIKE B?

The seabed around the MAREIKE B lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MAREIKE B sink?

The MAREIKE B sank on Feb 21, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MAREIKE B discovered?

The wreck of the MAREIKE B was discovered in 1964.

What cargo was the MAREIKE B carrying?

The MAREIKE B was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAREIKE B?

The MAREIKE B had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAREIKE B?

The MAREIKE B is classified as a motor vessel.

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