Maria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 29.1 N,16 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.485000
  • Longitude: 16.483333
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MARIA
Type motor vessel
Flag LT
Length 103.5 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH165/410/01 8.11.94 DEBRIS & OIL SIGHTED IN 552906N, 162900E APPROX. (LL, 3.11.94). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 11.4.06 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 82 [JAN'05 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2360.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

31.10.94 EX-LYUBERTSKY '94, BUILT 1968 BY ZAVODY TAZKEHO STROJARSTVA, KOMARNO, CZECHOSLOVAKIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VORTIKA LTD. CREW OF 10 TAKEN OFF WHEN VESSEL GOT INTO DIFFICULTIES IN A STORM. LAST SEEN IN 592942N, 161006E. PIECE OF WOOD AND FEW SMALL PATCHES OF OIL SIGHTED IN 552906N, 162900E. LEFT LIEPAJA 31.10.94 BOUND FOR BREMEN. (LL, 3.11.94).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA wreck located?

The MARIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.1 N,16 29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA?

The seabed around the MARIA lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the MARIA sink?

The MARIA sank on Nov 2, 1994.

When was the wreck of the MARIA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the MARIA belong to?

The MARIA belonged to LT.

What cargo was the MARIA carrying?

The MARIA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA?

The MARIA had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA?

The MARIA is classified as a motor vessel.