Maria Del Camino Tartiere Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maria del camino tartiere Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 10 N,8 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.166667
  • Longitude: -8.833333
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1657
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.11.71 29.11.71 VESSEL SANK IN 441000N, 085000W APPROX. (LL 206). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO AND SANK WITHIN MINUTES OF A COLLISION IN FOG WITH THE GREEK MV OKEANOMACHOS. 9 CREW WERE KILLED, WHILST THE REMAINING 12 WERE RESCUED BY ANOTHER VESSEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE wreck located?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE wreck is located at coordinates 44 10 N,8 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE?

The seabed around the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE sink?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE sank on Oct 12, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE belong to?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE carrying?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE had a tonnage of 1657 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE?

The MARIA DEL CAMINO TARTIERE is classified as a motor vessel.