Mafalca V Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mafalca v Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 13.017 N,69 59.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.216950
  • Longitude: -69.984717
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAFALCA V
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1983

Surveying Details

H8259/58 21.2.69 H8259/58 21.2.69 ST IN PA 121300N, 695908W. (HAMBURG NM 659/69, REPEAT OF USNM 2/198/069). PLOTS IN ABOUT 30MTRS. FILING POSN: 121115N, 695908W. INS AS STPA. BR STS. H8259/58 14.3.69 H8259/58 14.3.69 POSN GIVEN AS 121301N, 695905W. (VENEZUELAN NM 20/68). NCA. H2584/53 17.12.71 H2584/53 17.12.71 LIES IN 302 DEGS CABO ROMAN LT 0.8M. (SS STOLT WESTOREN, HN DTD 26.10.71). PLOTS IN 121148N, 700100W. NCA. H2584/58 12.11.76 H2584/58 12.11.76 SHOWN AS DW IN 121301N, 695905W ON US 24460. AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2381/76.

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FAQ

Where is the MAFALCA V wreck located?

The MAFALCA V wreck is located at coordinates 12 13.017 N,69 59.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAFALCA V?

The seabed around the MAFALCA V lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the MAFALCA V sink?

The MAFALCA V sank on Sep 19, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MAFALCA V discovered?

The wreck of the MAFALCA V was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the MAFALCA V?

The MAFALCA V is classified as a barge.

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