Mariposa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mariposa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 37 N,6 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.616667
  • Longitude: -6.466667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIPOSA
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 38.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.10.78 POSITION OF WK (343700N, 062800W) UNCHANGED, CARGO DISCHARGED BY MOROCCAN AUTHORITIES. COST OF RECOVERY EXCEEDED VALUE OF WK. (LL 234). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND 20 MILES N OF KENITRA. ABANDONED BY OWNERS. DANGER OF EXPOSIONS & POLLUTION HINDERED SALVAGE.

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FAQ

Where is the MARIPOSA wreck located?

The MARIPOSA wreck is located at coordinates 34 37 N,6 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIPOSA?

The seabed around the MARIPOSA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MARIPOSA sink?

The MARIPOSA sank on Mar 4, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MARIPOSA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIPOSA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MARIPOSA belong to?

The MARIPOSA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MARIPOSA carrying?

The MARIPOSA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MARIPOSA?

The MARIPOSA had a tonnage of 275 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIPOSA?

The MARIPOSA is classified as a carrier.

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