Mar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 27 N,62 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.450000
  • Longitude: -62.783333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 127.4 m
Width 19.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3116
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/352/01 30.11.89 SANK 15 MILES NE OF ANGUILLA. (LL 10.11.89). POSN 182700N, 624700W. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-WITRORO '89, EX-MARLAGO II '89, EX-SUCRE '86, EX-EIO CAPAYA '86, EX-NANAURE '84, EX-KRATOS '78. BUILT IN 1973 BY N V SCHEEPS WERFT, DEEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALDRIC LTD. PASSAGE S AMERICA FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN. CARGO 1500 TONS WOODPULP, 1200 TONS LEAD INGOTS, 132 CONTAINERS. BROKE DOWN SHORTLY AFTER SAILING FROM ST MARTIN AND RETURNED TO PORT. OWNERS DECIDED TO TOW TO EUROPE AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF D-E TUG WITTUG. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAR wreck located?

The MAR wreck is located at coordinates 18 27 N,62 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR?

The seabed around the MAR lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the MAR sink?

The MAR sank on Nov 2, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MAR discovered?

The wreck of the MAR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MAR belong to?

The MAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MAR carrying?

The MAR was carrying containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MAR?

The MAR had a tonnage of 3116 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR?

The MAR is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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