Maria I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maria i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 49.97 N,8 24.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.832833
  • Longitude: 8.415167
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA I
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 87.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1808
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH161/400/01 13.11.95 HH161/400/01 13.11.95 SANK IN PA 575000N, 082500E. (LL 4.11.95). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARIA '85, EX-HIGHGATE '82. BUILT IN 1972 BY E J SMIT & ZOON'S SCHPSW NV, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANS RIEMEYER. PASSAGE JELSA, NORWAY, FOR LADEBOW, GERMANY. REPORTED LOW IN WATER AND LISTING, EIGHT MINS LATER CONTACT BROKEN AS VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. ONE MAN FOUND DEAD, SEVEN OTHERS MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA I wreck located?

The MARIA I wreck is located at coordinates 57 49.97 N,8 24.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA I?

The seabed around the MARIA I lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the MARIA I sink?

The MARIA I sank on Nov 3, 1995.

When was the wreck of the MARIA I discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA I was discovered in 1995.

What country did the MARIA I belong to?

The MARIA I belonged to AG.

What cargo was the MARIA I carrying?

The MARIA I was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA I?

The MARIA I had a tonnage of 1808 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA I?

The MARIA I is classified as a carrier.

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