Marianna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marianna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 2.716 N,25 18.945 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.045267
  • Longitude: 25.315750
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MARIANNA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 91.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck details for the wreck MARIANNA located in the Aegean Sea near the Vrakhoi Amaridhes light. The shipwreck is positioned at coordinates 37 02.716 N, 25 18.945 E. Originally reported aground in 1981 with the bow exposed above the waterline, the wreck lies on a northerly heading and historically obscured the navigation light from the south. Following a collision by the MV BEGONIA in 1982, the site was marked by a south cardinal buoy which was subsequently removed. By 1993, the main structure was no longer visible above the surface, with only the mast remaining as a hazard to navigation. The site is currently classified as a dangerous wreck with a visible mast. Mariners are advised that the wreck structural status has changed over time from a grounded hull to a submerged obstruction. Navigation near these coordinates requires caution due to the potential for underwater wreckage.

Surveying Details

1.8.81 AGROUND IN 370230N, 251824E. BOW EXPOSED ABOVE WATER. (LL, 29.7.81). H3592/73 15.9.81 CONSPIC WK LIES 2C S OF VRAKHOI AMARIDHES LT. LIES ON NORTHERLY HEADING WITH ALL BOW SECTION VISIBLE. OBSCURES LT FROM S. (HMY BRITANNIA, HN 26.8.81). - NM 2268/81. H3592/73 14.6.82 WK OBSCURES 30DEG OF RED SECTOR OF LT. S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL 15S LIES 200MTRS S OF WK. (GREEK NM 80/82). - NM 1559/82. H3630/82 19.10.82 WAS STRUCK BY PANAMANIAN MV 'BEGONIA' ON 8.9.82 WHICH TEMPORARILY GROUNDED. (LL, 11, 16 & 21.9.82 & 1.10.82). H1272/83 6.9.83 BUOY WILL BE LIFTED. (GREEK NM 113 & 114/83). NCA YET. H3592/73 31.1.85 BUOY NO LONGER IN POSN. (LT CDR T JOCELYN, HN 10.5.84). - NM 481/85. HH385/430/01 12.8.93 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (B HORTON, CB 3). NCA YET. HH385/430/01 14.10.93 ONLY MAST NOW SHOWING IN 370252N, 251903E [EUR]. (GREEK NM 142/93). AMEND TO DW (MAST). - NM 3662/93.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY BIKER'S AANNEMING'S BEDRIF 'ISSEL' WERF, GORINCHEM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANKOR CIA. NAV SA. PASSAGE GREECE FOR THE GULF. CARGO 40780 BAGS BARLEY. RAN AGROUND ON A REEF OFF NAXOS ISLAND. CREW OF 24 RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 2.716 N,25 18.945 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIANNA wreck located?

The MARIANNA wreck is located at coordinates 37 2.716 N,25 18.945 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIANNA?

The seabed around the MARIANNA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MARIANNA sink?

The MARIANNA sank on Jul 24, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MARIANNA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIANNA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MARIANNA belong to?

The MARIANNA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARIANNA carrying?

The MARIANNA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARIANNA?

The MARIANNA had a tonnage of 2998 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIANNA?

The MARIANNA is classified as a motor vessel.