Maria B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maria b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 48 N,11 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.800000
  • Longitude: -11.533333
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA B
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 113.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.3.77 VESSEL REPORTED ABANDONED IN 064800N, 113200W APPROX. (LLOYDS 26.3.77). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1955 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERMAR SERVICES CO SA. PASSAGE LAS PALMAS FOR PORT HARCOURT. WAS ABANDONED DUE TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE. VESSEL EVENTUALLY SANK THREE DAYS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA B wreck located?

The MARIA B wreck is located at coordinates 6 48 N,11 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA B?

The seabed around the MARIA B lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the MARIA B sink?

The MARIA B sank on Mar 23, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MARIA B discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA B was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MARIA B belong to?

The MARIA B belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARIA B carrying?

The MARIA B was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA B?

The MARIA B had a tonnage of 3597 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA B?

The MARIA B is classified as a carrier.

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