Maria Gracia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Maria gracia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
36 43.3 N,2 31.7 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 36.721667
- Longitude: -2.528333
|
| Wreck Depth |
119 m
|
| Water Depth |
135 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARIA GRACIA |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
ES |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 25, 1992
|
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 16, 2007 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Maria Gracia is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Almeria, Spain, near the Port of Aguadulce in the Mediterranean Sea. The wreck position is recorded at coordinates 36 43.3 N, 2 31.7 W. Historical hydrographic survey data indicates the vessel sank in approximately 60 fathoms of water. The sinking position was initially reported in March and May 1992, later confirmed through subsequent Spanish notices to mariners, and updated with survey records from September 2006.
Surveying Details
HH358/351/01 31.3.92 HH358/351/01 31.3.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364324N, 023136W [APPROX]. (CADIZ TNM 335/92). NCA YET. HH358/351/01 8.5.92 HH358/351/01 8.5.92 SANK IN ABOUT 60FMS NEAR PORT OF AGUADULCE, ALMERIA. (LLOYDS VOL.288). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH361/430/02 27.1.94 HH361/430/02 27.1.94 POSN CONFIRMED AS 364324N, 023136W [EUR]. (CADIZ NM 2044/93). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. 16.1.07 SEP 2006/000405370 16.1.07 WK USC 119MTRS IN 3643.30N, 0231.70W [WGD] SHOWN ON SPANISH 458 [5TH EDN' AUG 2006]. INS IN 36 43.38N 0231.63W [EUR]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. CREW OF 7 RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.288).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
36 43.3 N,2 31.7 W
Maria Gracia on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the MARIA GRACIA wreck located?
The MARIA GRACIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.3 N,2 31.7 W.
How deep is the MARIA GRACIA and where exactly is it located?
The MARIA GRACIA lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 36 43.3 N,2 31.7 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARIA GRACIA?
The seabed around the MARIA GRACIA lies at approximately 135 meters deep.
When did the MARIA GRACIA sink?
The MARIA GRACIA sank on Jan 25, 1992.
When was the wreck of the MARIA GRACIA discovered?
The wreck of the MARIA GRACIA was discovered in 1992.
What country did the MARIA GRACIA belong to?
The MARIA GRACIA belonged to ES.
What type of wreck is the MARIA GRACIA?
The MARIA GRACIA is classified as a fishing vessel.