Mauritania 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mauritania 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 53.817 N,17 2.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.896950
  • Longitude: -17.039717
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURITANIA 5
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.7.76 SANK IN 205336N, 170200W, LYING ON PORT SIDE IN 4-5MTRS. (LL, 7.7.76) NCA YET. POSN NOW GIVEN AS 205306N, 170034W. (LLOYDS VOL.225) NCA YET. 3.8.76 STERN RESTING ON OLD WK, WITH BOW ON SEA BOTTOM AT ABOUT 8MTRS. (LL, 31.7.76) 14.1.77 PRESENT POSN OF VESSEL 205349N, 170223W. (LL, 13.1.77) NCA, AWAIT FRENCH NM.
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 2018

Circumstances of loss

7.7.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1974, SANK AFTER STRIKING WK OF FISH FACTORY CLUPEA, WHICH SANK IN APRIL 1961. VESSEL APPARENTLY LOST RADAR CONTACT AND LEFT CHANNEL. (LL, 7.7.76)

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FAQ

Where is the MAURITANIA 5 wreck located?

The MAURITANIA 5 wreck is located at coordinates 20 53.817 N,17 2.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAURITANIA 5?

The seabed around the MAURITANIA 5 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MAURITANIA 5 sink?

The MAURITANIA 5 sank on Jun 30, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MAURITANIA 5 discovered?

The wreck of the MAURITANIA 5 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MAURITANIA 5 belong to?

The MAURITANIA 5 belonged to JP.

What cargo was the MAURITANIA 5 carrying?

The MAURITANIA 5 was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the MAURITANIA 5?

The MAURITANIA 5 had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAURITANIA 5?

The MAURITANIA 5 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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