Maputo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maputo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 53.667 S,32 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.894450
  • Longitude: 32.850000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAPUTO
Type tug
Flag MZ
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3079/72 30.3.79 SUNK IN CHANNEL CLOSE TO NO.3 BUOY, HARBOUR CLOSED WHILE WK LOCATED & MARKED BY BUOYS. (LLOYDS VOL.235 & HYDROPAC 373/79(61)). POSN APPROX 255340S, 325100E FOR FILING ONLY. H3079/72 10.4.79 TUG LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, SUNK APPROX 0.5M WSW OF NO.3 LT BUOY IN 20MTRS OF WATER. ACTION BEING TAKEN TO SALVAGE, REPD TO BE BUOYED. (LLOYDS VOL.235 & 236). H4964/76 3.10.79 REPD AS 'ZAMBESI' [SISTER VESSEL OF 'MAPUTO'] SUNK IN 255518S, 325136E AFTER COLLISION WITH COASTER. (J.2003/21/79). NOT YET RAISED. (LLOYDS VOL.238) NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. 1.6.81 VESSEL NOT YET RAISED. (LLOYDS VOL.244). 29.7.94 WRECK NOT SHOWN, R LT BUOY SHOWN IN 255422S, 325115E ON PORTUGUESE 439 [1972 EDN, REPRINT 1984 CORRECT TO NM 55/90]. NCA. 12.10.95 DW REP (1979), WITH LEGEND 'BUOY' SHOWN IN 255412S, 325100E ON RUSSIAN 46659-M [1985 EDN] [M2522/33]. NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER ENQUIRIES. 13.1.07 NOT SHOWN ON MOZAMBIQUE 496A [1995 EDN, SURVEY DATES 1972-1994]. AMENDED DEAD. NE 644.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK IN BAIA DE MAPUTO FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'INDODA'. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.235,236).

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FAQ

Where is the MAPUTO wreck located?

The MAPUTO wreck is located at coordinates 25 53.667 S,32 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAPUTO?

The seabed around the MAPUTO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MAPUTO sink?

The MAPUTO sank on Mar 25, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MAPUTO discovered?

The wreck of the MAPUTO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MAPUTO belong to?

The MAPUTO belonged to MZ.

What type of wreck is the MAPUTO?

The MAPUTO is classified as a tug.

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