Maori Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maori Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 16 N,12 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.266667
  • Longitude: -12.283333
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAORI
Type carrier
Flag FR
Length 156.7 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7474
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.71 15.11.71 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK 500M W OF BORDEAUX IN 461600N, 121700W APPROX. (LLOYDS 206). NCA. 3.1.72 3.1.72 CONSIDERED TO BE THE LARGEST SINGLE MARINE LOSS FOR FRENCH INSURANCE COMPANIES IN 1971 WITH HULL AND CARGO INSURED FOR 42 MILLION FRANCS. (LL 1.1.72). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY CHANTIERS NAVALE DE LA CIOTAT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAMPAGNIE DES MESSANERIES MARITIMES. PASSAGE NOUMEA FOR LE HAVRE. ENCOUNTERED VERY HEAVY WEATHER WHICH CAUSED CARGO TO BREAK LOOSE, RESULTING IN A 45 DEGREE LIST AND AN EXPLOSION ON BOARD. LATER SANK. 38 MEN LOST, 1 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAORI wreck located?

The MAORI wreck is located at coordinates 46 16 N,12 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAORI?

The seabed around the MAORI lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the MAORI sink?

The MAORI sank on Nov 9, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MAORI discovered?

The wreck of the MAORI was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MAORI belong to?

The MAORI belonged to FR.

What cargo was the MAORI carrying?

The MAORI was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MAORI?

The MAORI had a tonnage of 7474 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAORI?

The MAORI is classified as a carrier.

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