Mare Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Mare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.108 N,54 59.242 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.268467
  • Longitude: 54.987367
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 140.8 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 9111
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2005

Surveying Details

H6780/87 19.2.88 H6780/87 19.2.88 SUNK IN 251536N, 545924E. (LL 5.2.88). MARKED BY ISOL. DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 3S, ESTABLISHED CLOSE N. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (MENAS, TELEX 10.2.88 & TELECON 12.2.88). THIS WRECK THOUGHT LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY LIBERIAN MV PROSPER WORLD ON 17.2.88. (LL 19.2.88). INS DW, WITH ISOL. DANGER BUOY, FL(2)3S, CLOSE N. - NM 730/88. H6780/87 6.4.88 H6780/87 6.4.88 LEAST DEPTH REPD AS 2MTRS IN 251600N, 545911E. MARKED BY N CARD. BUOY, Q, RACON (D), LAID 275MTRS N. LIES ON STBD SIDE, HEADING 330 DEG. (MENAS TELEX 24.2.88 & NM 19/88). CONFIRMED BUOY IS LIT - Q. (MENAS, TELEX 12.4.88). AMEND WK 2MTRS IN 251600N, 545911E, WITH N CARD BUOY, Q, RACON (D), CLOSE N. - NM 1214/88. H6780/87 5.8.88 H6780/87 5.8.88 POSN 251536N, 542924E. (HAMBURG NM (66)348/28/88). NCA. HH498/350/01 3.3.89 HH498/350/01 3.3.89 WK HAS BEEN STRUCK BY MV ARIES. (LL 25.1.89). HH498/350/01 29.3.89 HH498/350/01 29.3.89 EXAM'D 20.11.88 IN 251601N, 545927E [WGC] USING DIVERS FROM HMNLS URK. LEAST DEPTH 2.3MTRS. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH COLLISION (?) DAMAGE ON PORT SIDE. LIES 140/320 DEG WITH NO SIGNS OF BURIAL BUT WITH A LARGE SCOUR. LENGTH 220MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS HERALD, 1.12.88). NCA. HH498/350/01 6.9.89 HH498/350/01 6.9.89 STRUCK BY M TANKER GULF CURRENT ON 21.8.89. (LL 22/23.8.89). NCA. 30.4.90 30.4.90 REMOVAL OPS BY SMIT TAK OFFSHORE SERVICES ARE IN HAND. EXPECTED TO TAKE TWO WEEKS. (LL 26.4.90). NCA YET. HH498/355/01 1.4.92 HH498/355/01 1.4.92 WK REMOVED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE MAY REMAIN ON SEABED. NONE MORE THAN 1.5MTRS HIGH. (MENAS NM 25/92 AND LETTER 18.3.92). AMEND TO FOUL. DELETED BUOY. - NM 1118/92. 9.12.92 9.12.92 WGD POSN: 251606.5N, 545914.5E.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED BY IRANIAN GUNBOATS AND SET ON FIRE. SANK LATER WHILE UNDER TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 16.108 N,54 59.242 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARE wreck located?

The MARE wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.108 N,54 59.242 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARE?

The seabed around the MARE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MARE sink?

The MARE sank on Feb 4, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MARE discovered?

The wreck of the MARE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MARE belong to?

The MARE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MARE?

The MARE had a tonnage of 9111 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARE?

The MARE is classified as a motor vessel.

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