Mariane Danielsen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mariane danielsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 49.5 N,22 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.825000
  • Longitude: -22.483333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARIANE DANIELSEN
Type motor vessel
Flag BS
Length 79.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/350/01 6.3.89 AGROUND WITH SERIOUS BOTTOM DAMAGE ABOUT 1KM S AND E OF GRINDAVIK HARBOUR. (LL, 25 & 28.1.89). CTL. STILL AGROUND. SALVAGE POSSIBILITIES BEING INVESTIGATED. (LL, 7.2.89). NCA. HH111/350/01 5.4.89 LEFT 'AS LIES'. BOUGHT BY LOCALS WHO WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE HER AS SHE HAS MOVED SOME 200MTRS TOWARDS GRINDAVIK HARBOUR ENTRANCE SINCE GROUNDING. (LL, 15.3.89). NCA. HH111/350/01 3.5.89 REFLOATED, PATCHED UP AND TOWED TO POLAND FOR REPAIR. (LL, 11.4.89). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY E.J. SMIT & ZOON'S SCHSW. B.V., WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P/R MARIANNE DANIELSEN. GROUNDED 0.5M S OF GRINDAVIK, AFTER LEAVING GRINDAVIK FOR AKUREYRI, PROBABY DUE TO A STEERING FAILURE. CREW OF 8 RESCUED. VESSEL WAS SOLD, REFLOATED AND REPAIRED, SOLD AGAIN AND RETURNED TO SERVICE AS 'MAYLIN'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIANE DANIELSEN wreck located?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN wreck is located at coordinates 63 49.5 N,22 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIANE DANIELSEN?

The seabed around the MARIANE DANIELSEN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MARIANE DANIELSEN sink?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN sank on Jan 20, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MARIANE DANIELSEN discovered?

The wreck of the MARIANE DANIELSEN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MARIANE DANIELSEN belong to?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN belonged to BS.

What cargo was the MARIANE DANIELSEN carrying?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARIANE DANIELSEN?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIANE DANIELSEN?

The MARIANE DANIELSEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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