Maurita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maurita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.915 N,3 13.879 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.415250
  • Longitude: -3.231317
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURITA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 19.11.41 19.11.41 PORTIONS OF THE WK VISIBLE AT LW. FIXED APPROXIMATELY BY SHORE ANGLES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 4.5.45 4.5.45 LOCATED AND FIXED BY E/S DURING SURVEY FOR REOPENING OF HILBRE SWASH. DEPTH UNKNOWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H0423/41 H0423/41 [NO DATE] POSN 532454N, 031342W [OGB]. (MINE SWEEPING SUMMARY NO.109). 11.9.51 11.9.51 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 4FT IN 532453N, 031335W [OGB] ON SURVEY [K2184]. NC 1951. H4270/71 24.8.71 H4270/71 24.8.71 NOT SHOWN ON MDHB SURVEY [K6155]. DELETE. BR STD. 14.10.74 14.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 4FT IN 532454N, 031348W [OGB] ON MD & HC SURVEY [K6693/2]. INS AS WK 0.6MTRS. BR STD. 27.3.75 27.3.75 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 1978.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY W J YARWOOD & SONS LTD, NORTHWICH, WITH ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 30NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R GARDNER. PASSAGE POINT OF AYR FOR LANCASTER. BLOWN UP BY MINE IN HILBRE SWASH WITH LOSS OF ALL 5 CREW. (FOIC LIVERPOOL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAURITA wreck located?

The MAURITA wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.915 N,3 13.879 W.

When did the MAURITA sink?

The MAURITA sank on Nov 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the MAURITA discovered?

The wreck of the MAURITA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the MAURITA belong to?

The MAURITA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAURITA carrying?

The MAURITA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAURITA?

The MAURITA had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAURITA?

The MAURITA is classified as a steam ship.

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