Marel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 40.92 N,2 11.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.682000
  • Longitude: -2.184500
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAREL (POSSIBLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 145.7 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 9853
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 27.11.85 H3205/81 27.11.85 SANK OFF CABO DE GATA. (LLOYDS VOL.262). NCA YET. HH361/430/02 1.11.93 HH361/430/02 1.11.93 NDW PA SHOWN IN 364100N, 021100W [EUR]. (CADIZ NM 1692/93). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 1993

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, NAGOYA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LAMBHEAD SHIPPING CO LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM THESSALONIKA TO BELGIUM. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM, AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE. CREW OF 21 SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAREL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAREL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 40.92 N,2 11.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAREL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MAREL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MAREL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAREL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 14, 1985.

When was the wreck of the MAREL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAREL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MAREL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAREL (POSSIBLY) belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the MAREL (POSSIBLY)?

The MAREL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 9853 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAREL (POSSIBLY)?

The MAREL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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