Marie Elizabeth Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Marie elizabeth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 18.252 N,2 11.047 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.304200
  • Longitude: 2.184117
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE ELIZABETH
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 215
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.2.76 VESSEL SANK IN 411800N, 021200E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.224). NCA YET, AWAIT SPANISH NM. HH361/630/02 16.9.94 NDW IN 411818.5N, 021107E. (SPANISH NM 35/1032/94). BR STD. HH361/620/02 21.4.95 NDW IN 411818.5N, 021107E. (SPANISH NM 13/352/95). NFA. 3.9.97 SHOWN IN 411819N, 021107E [EUR] ON SPANISH 4891 [4TH EDN 1996]. NC 1180. 12.5.04 SHOWN IN 4118.251N, 0211.045E [WGD] ON SPANISH 4891 [INT 3185] [2004 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1180. 20.12.06 SHOWN AS WK 51MTRS ON SPANISH 4891 [INT 3185] [8TH EDN OCT '06] & SPANISH 489A [INT 3184] [6TH EDN OCT '06]. NE 1196. 4.4.12 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 1180 [EDN 6 DTD 13.10.11]. SEP 2016/000193568 28.10.16 SHOWN AS FOUL 51MTRS IN 4118.252N, 0211.047E [WGD] ON SPANISH 4891. [ED 10, COR TO 9.7.16]. AMEND TO FOUL 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938 IN HOLLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR. MANUEL GARZON OF TANGIER. CAUGHT FIRE IN BARCELONA HBR. WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA & SUNK WHEN FIREMEN WERE UNABLE TO CONTROL THE BLAZE. ABANDONED AS SHE WAS NOT INSURED. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL'S.223 & 224).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE ELIZABETH wreck located?

The MARIE ELIZABETH wreck is located at coordinates 41 18.252 N,2 11.047 E.

How deep is the MARIE ELIZABETH and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE ELIZABETH lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 41 18.252 N,2 11.047 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE ELIZABETH?

The seabed around the MARIE ELIZABETH lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MARIE ELIZABETH sink?

The MARIE ELIZABETH sank on Feb 20, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MARIE ELIZABETH discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE ELIZABETH was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MARIE ELIZABETH belong to?

The MARIE ELIZABETH belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE ELIZABETH?

The MARIE ELIZABETH had a tonnage of 215 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE ELIZABETH?

The MARIE ELIZABETH is classified as a motor vessel.

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