Martina K Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Martina k Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 38.7 N,8 45.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.645000
  • Longitude: -8.758333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTINA K
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The MARTINA K is an underwater wreck located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal at coordinates 40 38.7 N, 8 45.5 W. Originally reported as stranded in February 1979, the wreck's status was officially updated to dead in October 1989.

Surveying Details

20.2.79 20.2.79 STRANDED IN 403842N, 0845300W APPROX. (LL 21.2.79). HH363/420/01 13.10.89 HH363/420/01 13.10.89 ST IN 403830N, 084542W TO BE DELETED. (PORTUGUESE NM 142/89). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED ON ROCKS OFF N MOLE OF AVEIRO BAR WHILE ENTERING PORT FROM ROTTERDAM. SHE HAS NOW STARTED TO BREAK UP. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO & LATER BROKE UP & DISAPPEARED FROM VIEW. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the MARTINA K wreck located?

The MARTINA K wreck is located at coordinates 40 38.7 N,8 45.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTINA K?

The seabed around the MARTINA K lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MARTINA K sink?

The MARTINA K sank on Feb 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MARTINA K discovered?

The wreck of the MARTINA K was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the MARTINA K carrying?

The MARTINA K was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MARTINA K?

The MARTINA K had a tonnage of 298 tons.

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