Maraton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maraton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 26.6 N,10 29.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.443333
  • Longitude: 10.499450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARATON
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 76.7 m
Width 11.8 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1200
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 2, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.11.71 9.11.71 AGROUND ON W SIDE OF AUGSUNDET IN 642636N, 102958E. PART OF BRIDGE ABOVE WATER. (LLOYDS VOL. 205 & 206) NCA YET. H5206/71 13.4.72 H5206/71 13.4.72 DW LIES 241DEGS, 1.02M FROM LT. (NORWEGIAN NM 1107/71) INS IN 642636N, 102958E [EUR]. NE 2308. 12.5.87 12.5.87 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 45 [1985 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2308.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

19.8.1971 BUILT 1962 BY A/B FALKENBERGS VARV, FALKENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS-A/S BRATSBERG. PASSAGE MOSJOEN, NORWAY FOR SWANSEA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT STOREKOLLA, FOLLAFJORDEN ON 19.8.1971, DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY FUEL DIFFICULTIES. CARGO SALVED BY HELICOPTER. VESSEL REFLOATED DURING HURRICANE ON 2.11.1971 AND WAS DRIVEN AGROUND ON W SIDE OF AUGSUNDET. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MARATON wreck located?

The MARATON wreck is located at coordinates 64 26.6 N,10 29.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARATON?

The seabed around the MARATON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARATON sink?

The MARATON sank on Nov 2, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MARATON discovered?

The wreck of the MARATON was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MARATON belong to?

The MARATON belonged to NO.

What cargo was the MARATON carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the MARATON?

The MARATON had a tonnage of 1200 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARATON?

The MARATON is classified as a motor vessel.

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