Mazatlan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mazatlan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 7.6 N,109 37.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.126667
  • Longitude: -109.630000
Water Depth 2194 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MAZATLAN
Type roll on-roll off
Flag MX
Length 108.9 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 11.5
Tonnage 5012
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH620/350/01 18.9.89 SANK IN 250736N, 1093748W. (LL, 15.9.89). NCA, IN ABOUT 1200FMS.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- AKERSHUS (1973) BUILT IN 1965 BY HELSINGOR SKIBSU. OG MASKIN-BYG, HELSINKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO (SECRETARIA DE COMMUNICACIONES Y TRANSPORTES SERVICIO DE TRANSBORDADORES, DIRECCION GENERAL). CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM. PASSAGE LA PAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR FOR TOPOLOBAMPO. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND PASSENGERS AND SANK. ALL 355 PEOPLE WERE PICKED UP BY ANOTHER PASSENGER FERRY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAZATLAN wreck located?

The MAZATLAN wreck is located at coordinates 25 7.6 N,109 37.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAZATLAN?

The seabed around the MAZATLAN lies at approximately 2194 meters deep.

When did the MAZATLAN sink?

The MAZATLAN sank on Aug 20, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MAZATLAN discovered?

The wreck of the MAZATLAN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MAZATLAN belong to?

The MAZATLAN belonged to MX.

What cargo was the MAZATLAN carrying?

The MAZATLAN was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAZATLAN?

The MAZATLAN had a tonnage of 5012 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAZATLAN?

The MAZATLAN is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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