Mary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 54.692 N,5 17.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.911533
  • Longitude: -5.291667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 112 m
Width 15 m
Draught 9
Tonnage 4585
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1614/60 14.3.68 NDW IN 355441.5N, 051730W. (CADIZ NMS 79 & 115/68). R/S. H1614/60 9.4.68 CHART AS DWP [BOW], STF [STERN]. (CADIZ PNM 348/68, MV 'TRENTINO' HN). - NM 820/68. H2584/63 29.9.68 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (SS KAAP HOORN DTD 3.8.68). NCA YET. H1614/60 29.9.68 DWP IN 355426N, 051725W. (CADIZ NM 18/556/68 & PARIS NM 29/21/68). - NM 1681/68. H1614/60 29.9.68 SALVAGE OPS. 4 Y BARREL BUOYS. (CADIZ NM 33/1028/68). NCA. H1193/67 5.4.76 DELETED. (SPANISH NM 272/76). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1312/76.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1946 BY HELSINGORS JERNSK. & MSK., ELSINOR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FILOMAR, SA. ON PASSAGE FROM BEIRUT TO COLOMBO. RAN AGROUND OFF CATALINA POINT, CEUTA. HER HOLDS FLOODED DURING GALES. SHE BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARY wreck located?

The MARY wreck is located at coordinates 35 54.692 N,5 17.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY?

The seabed around the MARY lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MARY sink?

The MARY sank on Dec 25, 1967.

When was the wreck of the MARY discovered?

The wreck of the MARY was discovered in 1967.

What country did the MARY belong to?

The MARY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MARY carrying?

The MARY was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARY?

The MARY had a tonnage of 4585 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY?

The MARY is classified as a motor vessel.

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