Makarska Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Makarska Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 38.32 N,1 56.27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.638667
  • Longitude: -1.937833
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAKARSKA
Type motor vessel
Length 143.3 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7976
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4018/70 3.9.79 H4018/70 3.9.79 COLLISION TOOK PLACE IN 364600N, 015600W, SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 363824N, 015612W. (LLOYDS VOL.237 & HYDROLANT 1088/79(52)). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'SPLIT', SPLIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JADRANSKA SLOBODNA PLOVIDBA. ON PASSAGE FROM CHICAGO TO RIJEKA. WAS IN COLLISION WITH W GERMAN S CONTAINER VESSEL 'SYDNEY EXPRESS' OFF ALMERIA ON 29 JUL'79. SUBSEQUENTLY CAPSIZED & SANK TWO DAYS LATER. CREW OF 44 SAFE, 3 DIED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAKARSKA wreck located?

The MAKARSKA wreck is located at coordinates 36 38.32 N,1 56.27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAKARSKA?

The seabed around the MAKARSKA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the MAKARSKA sink?

The MAKARSKA sank on Jul 31, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MAKARSKA discovered?

The wreck of the MAKARSKA was discovered in 1979.

What was the tonnage of the MAKARSKA?

The MAKARSKA had a tonnage of 7976 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAKARSKA?

The MAKARSKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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