Mabiri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mabiri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 36.967 N,61 34.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.616117
  • Longitude: -61.581950
Wreck Depth 6.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MABIRI
Type motor vessel
Length 45.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 411
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers HIGH FOCAL PLAN LT BUOY, FL.G.2S CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2010

Surveying Details

7.5.74 OVERTURNED UNDER TOW IN GULF OF PARIA, SECURED AFLOAT IN UPTURNED POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.216) H2493/72 22.7.74 DANGEROUS WK, PART OF KEEL, PROTRUDING ABOVE WATER, REPORTED IN 103654N, 613448W. (HAGUE TNM 1796/74) 27.7.74 WK LYING CAPSIZED IN 103708N, 613457W, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO NM 8/74) - TNM 1484/74 ISSUED. H2493/72 21.1.75 WK TO BE REMOVED AT EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. BOW 6-7FT UNDER WATER, MARKED BY LT BUOY, QKFL.G. (HBR MASTER, MINISTRY OF PUBLIC UTITLITIES, 8.1.75) H2493/72 28.2.75 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 777/75) NCA, COVERED BY TNM. H2493/72 12.2.76 POSN 103658N, 613454W, APPROX LEAST DEPTH 7.4MTRS, MARKED BY HIGH FOCAL PLANE LT BUOY, FL.G.2S. (HMS BULLDOG TELEX 11.2.76) TIDAL REDUCTION 0.7MTRS GIVES LEAST DEPTH 6.7MTRS. H2493/72 27.2.76 WK 6.7MTRS [3FMS 4FT] IN 103658N, 613455W, MARKED BY HIGH FOCAL PLANE LT BUOY, FL.G.2S. (HMS BULLDOG HN 2/76 DTD 10.2.76) TNM 1484/74 CANCELLED. INS WK & BUOY ON BA 482, WK ONLY ON 483 & 493. - NM 492/76. H2493/77 22.3.77 OFF LIMITS OF NC 482. INS BUOY ON 483, NOW THE LARGEST SCALE. (HMS BULLDOG HN 2/76 DTD 10.2.76 & HAMBURG NM 3674/76) - NM 807/77. H2493/72 7.12.79 DELETE WK & BUOY. (LL, 1.12.79) WK PRESUMABLY REMOVED TO DUMPING GROUND IN 104000N, 614330W APPROX. DELETE WK & BUOY. - NM 85/70. H2186/73 14.1.80 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, BUT NOT THAT WK HAS BEEN DUMPED IN THE DUMPING GROUND. (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO NM 13/79) AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA. 2.11.81 STILL SHOWN AS DW REP (1975) IN 103702N, 613459W & ST IN 103700N, 613449W ON US 24406 [24TH EDN MAY '81]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

19.2.74 TAKEN IN TOW WHILE LISTING HEAVILY & TAKING ON WATER. OVERTURNED UNDER TOW IN GULF OF PARIA ON 19.2.74 & SECURED AFLOAT IN UPTURNED POSN. (LLOYDS VOL.216)

General Comments

Rep (1975)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 36.967 N,61 34.917 W
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FAQ

Where is the MABIRI wreck located?

The MABIRI wreck is located at coordinates 10 36.967 N,61 34.917 W.

How deep is the MABIRI and where exactly is it located?

The MABIRI lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 10 36.967 N,61 34.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MABIRI?

The seabed around the MABIRI lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MABIRI sink?

The MABIRI sank on Feb 19, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MABIRI discovered?

The wreck of the MABIRI was discovered in 1974.

What was the tonnage of the MABIRI?

The MABIRI had a tonnage of 411 tons.

What type of wreck is the MABIRI?

The MABIRI is classified as a motor vessel.

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