Maria (Possibly) Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maria (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 53.618 N,32 33.467 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.893633
  • Longitude: 32.557783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 106.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 157
Tonnage 3513
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details BEACHED IN 294700N, 323854E. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA. H2815/81 5.11.81 ST IN 295341N, 323329E. (HMS HERALD [K8740]). - NM 2710/81. H5630/81 11.2.82 PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN AUG '81, SHOWS WK WITH HULL VERY HIGH OUT OF WATER AND WITH SLIGHT PORT LIST. HEADING ABOUT NNW. (HMY BRITANNIA, 16.12.81). NCA. H2289/82 15.5.85 STILL STRANDED 7KM S OF SUEZ ON SINAI SIDE. (LL, 2.5.85). HH500/350/01 19.9.89 MV FARIDA II [EX-MARIA] TOWED TO KARACHI FOR SCRAPPING. (LL, 6.7.89). NCA YET, WK REPORTED MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MARIA. 24.7.91 CHARTED AS ST CONSPIC IN 295337N, 323328E [WGD]. NC 3214. H5630/81 25.3.93 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC BY HMY BRITANNIA'S PHOTO'S. HH476/401/01 13.4.93 SHOWN AS CONSPIC BY PHOTO'S. (PG/A/2434/92).
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1957 BY H.C. STULCKEN SOHN, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KORPA SHIPPING CO SA. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE TURKEY FOR BOMBAY. FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND VESSEL TOWED AND BEACHED AT SUEZ. (LLOYDS VOL.244 & MSD). 6.7.89 BUT MV MARIA SOLD AT AUCTION FEB 1986, RE-NAMED FARIDA II AND TOWED TO KARACHI FOR BREAKING. [SEE LIFT RECORD 108700690/44189 AND LL, 6.7.89].

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 53.618 N,32 33.467 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MARIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 28, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MARIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MARIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3513 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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