Maria Celeste Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Maria celeste Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 31.65 S,44 18.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.527500
  • Longitude: -44.310833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARIA CELESTE
Type merchant vessel
Flag BR
Length 54.4 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 632
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers Q(2)6S ON MAST
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2009

Surveying Details

H2770/54 13.5.54 H2770/54 13.5.54 ST, 285DEGS, 0.28M FROM SAO LUIS CATHEDRAL. (RIO NM 29/54). INS ST. - NM 1086/54. 24.2.56 24.2.56 MISSED OFF NE 397 BY MISTAKE (1.4.55). H2770/54 9.3.56 H2770/54 9.3.56 RE-INSERT ON 397. - NM 591/56. H2770/54 5.3.65 H2770/54 5.3.65 AMENDED TO DW IN 023139S, 441840W WITH G CON BUOY FL.G.3S CLOSE E. (RIO NM 11/65). - NM 432/65. H2770/54 24.5.65 H2770/54 24.5.65 AMEND TO G CON BUOY CLOSE N. (RIO NM 31/65). - NM 1024/65. H2883/64 26.1.70 H2883/64 26.1.70 WK BUOY WITHDRAWN & FL.G.3S LT ESTBLISHED ON WK. (RIO NM 22/121/69). DELETE BUOY, INS LIGHT. BR STD. H1447/67 8.1.76 H1447/67 8.1.76 AMEND TO ST WITH LT. (RIO NM 205/75). BR STD. 11.8.77 11.8.77 ST IN 023136S, 441832W [MINAS GERAIS DATUM], Q(2)6S SHOWN ON BRAZIL 411 [1976 EDN]. NCA. H4855/72 2.3.87 H4855/72 2.3.87 WRECK AND LIGHT REMOVED. (BRASIL NM 411/86). AMEND TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 875/87

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY KANE S.B CO. WITH OIL ENGINES. EXPLOSION IN THE CARGO, CAUGHT FIRE, THEN SANK 3 DAYS LATER IN SAO LUIZ HARBOUR. 13 MEN WERE KILLED & 3 MISSING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA NAVEGACAO SAO PAULA S.S. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA CELESTE wreck located?

The MARIA CELESTE wreck is located at coordinates 2 31.65 S,44 18.65 W.

When did the MARIA CELESTE sink?

The MARIA CELESTE sank on Mar 16, 1954.

When was the wreck of the MARIA CELESTE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA CELESTE was discovered in 1954.

What country did the MARIA CELESTE belong to?

The MARIA CELESTE belonged to BR.

What cargo was the MARIA CELESTE carrying?

The MARIA CELESTE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,containers.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA CELESTE?

The MARIA CELESTE had a tonnage of 632 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA CELESTE?

The MARIA CELESTE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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