Maria Da Gloria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria da gloria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 22.5 N,8 45.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.375000
  • Longitude: -8.765000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA DA GLORIA
Type drifter
Flag PT
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.9.80 22.9.80 VESSEL STRANDED ON ROCKY SHORE N OF PONOA DE VARZIM. (LL, 20.9.80) POSN 412230N, 084554W FOR FILING ONLY. 19.2.81 VESSEL HAS BEEN BROKEN UP BY THE SEA. (LL, 19.2.81) NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

20.9.80 VESSEL REPD STRANDED ON ROCKY SHORE N OF POVOA DE VARZIM IN DENSE FOG. SALVAGE PROSPECTS REMOTE. (LL, 20.9.80). 6.2.81 OWNERS, PEREIRA MENDES & CIA LDA, HAVE RECOVERED PARTS & EQUIPMENT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REFLOAT VESSEL, WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1955. (LL 6.2.81).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA DA GLORIA wreck located?

The MARIA DA GLORIA wreck is located at coordinates 41 22.5 N,8 45.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA DA GLORIA?

The seabed around the MARIA DA GLORIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARIA DA GLORIA sink?

The MARIA DA GLORIA sank on Sep 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MARIA DA GLORIA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA DA GLORIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MARIA DA GLORIA belong to?

The MARIA DA GLORIA belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA DA GLORIA?

The MARIA DA GLORIA had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA DA GLORIA?

The MARIA DA GLORIA is classified as a drifter.

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