Maia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 31.339 N,2 21.187 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.522317
  • Longitude: -2.353117
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 185
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2018

Surveying Details

H2967/22 18.5.22 H2967/22 18.5.22 INS NDW PA (1918) IN 453145N, 022115W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1104. H5245/51 14.9.51 H5245/51 14.9.51 DELETE LEGEND (1918). NC 1104. 30.4.74 30.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 453124N, 022106W ON FRENCH 6572 [RECEIVED 27.3.74]. 9.4.85 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14552016. 29.7.86 29.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PD 90MTRS. NC 2664. 29.7.93 29.7.93 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6990 [1992 EDN, 1:355,000]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 90MTRS. BR STD. 12.8.09 SEP 2009000062843 12.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS IN 4531.367N, 0221.258W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the MAIA wreck located?

The MAIA wreck is located at coordinates 45 31.339 N,2 21.187 W.

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

The MAIA lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 45 31.339 N,2 21.187 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAIA?

The seabed around the MAIA lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the MAIA sink?

The MAIA sank on Oct 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MAIA discovered?

The wreck of the MAIA was discovered in 1922.

What country did the MAIA belong to?

The MAIA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MAIA?

The MAIA had a tonnage of 185 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAIA?

The MAIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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