Maria Bacolitsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria bacolitsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 53.1 N,28 46.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.885000
  • Longitude: 28.782217
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MARIA BACOLITSA
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 172.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 13.7
Tonnage 14047
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 1986

Surveying Details

19.5.80 19.5.80 LOCATED ABOUT 3.5M OFF COAST NEAR CONSTANTZA IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN MARCH 1980). H2556/80 20.6.80 H2556/80 20.6.80 WK 14.0MTRS IN 435306N 284654E, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL. CLOSE E. (ROMANIAN NM 5/80). CHART AS WK PA 7.5FMS IN 435306N 284654E, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1464/80. H3862/76 16.9.80 H3862/76 16.9.80 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (NAVAREA III 193/80 & USSR NM 6934/80). NCA. H2556/80 26.2.81 H2556/80 26.2.81 AMEND POSN TO 066DEGS, 10.6M FROM MANGALIA LT [434900N 283600E APPROX], WHICH GIVES POSN 435306N 284915E ON NE 2231 [DUE TO GRADUATION SHIFT]. H3083/80 12.3.82 H3083/80 12.3.82 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 23MTRS, LT BUOY REMOVED. (ROMANIAN NM 10/81). AMEND TO WK PA 12FMS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 789/82. H3862/72 6.5.82 H3862/72 6.5.82 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (USSR NM 2532/82). NCA. H2556/80 13.9.82 H2556/80 13.9.82 WK 23.0MTRS IN 455312N 284530E. (TURKISH NM 29/82). NCA. 7.7.86 7.7.86 WK 23.0MTRS SHOWN IN 435306N, 284656E ON ROMANIAN 1.100.02. NC 2282.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1962 BY SIR. J. LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARIA BALCOLISTA SHIPPING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM BRAZIL TO CONSTANTA. REPORTED MISSING OFF ROMANIAN COAST. SEARCHES UNSUCCESSFUL. LOCATED ON 2 MAY BY DIVER. NO SURVIVORS. REGARDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 53.1 N,28 46.933 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIA BACOLITSA wreck located?

The MARIA BACOLITSA wreck is located at coordinates 43 53.1 N,28 46.933 E.

How deep is the MARIA BACOLITSA and where exactly is it located?

The MARIA BACOLITSA lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 43 53.1 N,28 46.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA BACOLITSA?

The seabed around the MARIA BACOLITSA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the MARIA BACOLITSA sink?

The MARIA BACOLITSA sank on Mar 1, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MARIA BACOLITSA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA BACOLITSA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MARIA BACOLITSA belong to?

The MARIA BACOLITSA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARIA BACOLITSA carrying?

The MARIA BACOLITSA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA BACOLITSA?

The MARIA BACOLITSA had a tonnage of 14047 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA BACOLITSA?

The MARIA BACOLITSA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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