Maria Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maria victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1.203 N,5 42.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.020050
  • Longitude: -5.713000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA VICTORIA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 111 m
Width 15 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4691
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3357/57 21.10.68 ST PA IN 360117N, 054242W [EUR]. (PARIS NM 39/17/68). R/S. 15.2.77 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 105. NCA YET, AWAIT LARGER SCALE SPANISH 402. H1193/67 11.8.81 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 628A [1975 EDN] OR 445 [1981 EDN]. AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1979/81.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1920 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. NAVIERA ORION. ON PASSAGE FROM SAGUNTO TO BILBAO. BROKE IN TWO WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND DURING BAD WEATHER & POOR VISIBILITY. SHE WAS DELIBERATELY SET ON FIRE IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CONTAMINATION OF NEARBY BEACHES BY THE 350 TONS OF FUEL POSSIBLY POURING FROM HER TANKS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

General Comments

BOW SECTION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 1.203 N,5 42.78 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARIA VICTORIA wreck located?

The MARIA VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 1.203 N,5 42.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA VICTORIA?

The seabed around the MARIA VICTORIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MARIA VICTORIA sink?

The MARIA VICTORIA sank on Jun 18, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MARIA VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA VICTORIA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MARIA VICTORIA belong to?

The MARIA VICTORIA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MARIA VICTORIA carrying?

The MARIA VICTORIA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA VICTORIA?

The MARIA VICTORIA had a tonnage of 4691 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA VICTORIA?

The MARIA VICTORIA is classified as a steam ship.

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