Maya 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maya 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 33.4 N,120 58.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.556667
  • Longitude: 120.981667
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYA 8
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 95.2 m
Width 16 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 2491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)5S.
Surveying Details HH548/350/01 24.7.90 HH548/350/01 24.7.90 DW IN 383324N, 1205854E, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)5S CLOSE E. (PRC NM 44(T)/90). - NM 2234/90. HH556/420/01 20.6.91 HH556/420/01 20.6.91 BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (MV CONTINENTAL SPIRIT, HN 29.5.91). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- SAN MIGUEL (1989), EX- NEREID (1983), BUILT IN 1977 BY MURAKAMI HIDE ZOSEN K.K, HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FOUR ROSES MARITIME S.A. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN BO HAI, E OF TIANJIN, WITH LIBERIAN M BULK CARRIER SPRING FALCON. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAYA 8 wreck located?

The MAYA 8 wreck is located at coordinates 38 33.4 N,120 58.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYA 8?

The seabed around the MAYA 8 lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MAYA 8 sink?

The MAYA 8 sank on Jun 8, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MAYA 8 discovered?

The wreck of the MAYA 8 was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MAYA 8 belong to?

The MAYA 8 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MAYA 8 carrying?

The MAYA 8 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAYA 8?

The MAYA 8 had a tonnage of 2491 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAYA 8?

The MAYA 8 is classified as a motor vessel.

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