Mara Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mara hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 42.667 S,38 31.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.711117
  • Longitude: -38.527500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARA HOPE
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 245.3 m
Width 35.6 m
Draught 16.7
Tonnage 33555
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1985
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4855/72 8.5.85 H4855/72 8.5.85 AGROUND 0.8M FROM FORTALEZA HBR BREAKWATER. (LL,3.4.85). STILL IN SAME POSN. (LL, 22.4.85). NCA YET. 20.6.85 20.6.85 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL, 14.6.85). NCA. HH655/350/01 30.10.89 HH655/350/01 30.10.89 STRANDED IN 034240S, 383139W. (BRASIL NM N 169(T)/89). NCA YET. HH655/350/01 27.2.91 HH655/350/01 27.2.91 BEING BROKEN UP BY A LOCAL FIRM. (LL, 21.2.91). HH655/350/02 24.1.92 HH655/350/02 24.1.92 BREAKING OPS CONTINUE. (BRASIL NM N 276(T)/91). HH655/350/02 17.2.92 HH655/350/02 17.2.92 SALVAGE OPS INTERRUPTED. (BRASIL NM N 298(T)/91). HH658/430/01 15.4.93 HH658/430/01 15.4.93 STRANDED IN 034240S, 383139W. (BRASIL NM 220/92). INS AS ST. - NM 1191/93.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 1993

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1967 BY ASTILLEROS DE CADIZ, CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMMERCIAL MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE PORT NECHES, TEXAS TO KAOHSIUNG FOR BREAKING UNDER TOW OF TUG PROGRESSO II. DRIFTED ASHORE APPROX 1M FROM FORTALEZA BREAKWATER, WHEN TRYING TO ANCHOR AFTER BEING RELEASED BY TUG, WHICH HAD DEVELOPED STEERING PROBLEMS. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS WHEN REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MARA HOPE wreck located?

The MARA HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 3 42.667 S,38 31.65 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARA HOPE?

The seabed around the MARA HOPE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARA HOPE sink?

The MARA HOPE sank on Mar 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the MARA HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the MARA HOPE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MARA HOPE belong to?

The MARA HOPE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MARA HOPE carrying?

The MARA HOPE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARA HOPE?

The MARA HOPE had a tonnage of 33555 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARA HOPE?

The MARA HOPE is classified as a tanker.

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