Marifilip Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marifilip Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 30 N,64 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.500000
  • Longitude: -64.233333
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIFILIP
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 93.4 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 2139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4817/80 30.7.84 SCUTTLED IN 2000FMS IN POSN 068 DEG 22 MILES FROM ST DAVIDS LTHO. (LL 26.5.84). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY WERFT NOBISKRUG GMBH, RENDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIVAS & SANIAS. PASSAGE BERMUDA FOR SANTO DOMINGO. SUSTAINED SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE AND WAS TOWED TO BERMUDA. DECLARED A CTL AND WAS OFFERED FOR SALE. NO BIDS WERE RECEIVED. WAS TOWED OUT AND SCUTTLED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIFILIP wreck located?

The MARIFILIP wreck is located at coordinates 32 30 N,64 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIFILIP?

The seabed around the MARIFILIP lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the MARIFILIP sink?

The MARIFILIP sank on May 1, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MARIFILIP discovered?

The wreck of the MARIFILIP was discovered in 1984.

What country did the MARIFILIP belong to?

The MARIFILIP belonged to HN.

What cargo was the MARIFILIP carrying?

The MARIFILIP was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARIFILIP?

The MARIFILIP had a tonnage of 2139 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIFILIP?

The MARIFILIP is classified as a carrier.

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