Maria Despina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria despina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 10.022 N,29 50.582 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.167033
  • Longitude: 29.843033
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA DESPINA
Type carrier
Flag LB
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.4
Tonnage 7254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2089/71 18.1.71 DW PA IN 311000N, 295028E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY IN 310958N, 295028E. (U.A.R NM 13/70) - NM 147/71. H3442/86 10.1.89 BUOY REMOVED. (HYD DEPT, ALEXANDRIA, 12.11.88) NC 3119. 27.2.89 EUR POSN: 311004.5N, 295036E. NC 3119. 28.4.89 SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NFA. 29.11.89 WGD POSN: 311001.5N, 295035E. NE 3119.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944. GROUNDED, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER AT ENTRANCE TO ALEXANDRIA, WHILST ON PASSAGE SHANGHAI FOR ALEXANDRIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MISISAPA NAV. S.A., CARGO CONSISTED OF 9000TONS MAIZE, 600 TONS OF TEA & A CONSIGNMENT OF SEWING MACHINES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA DESPINA wreck located?

The MARIA DESPINA wreck is located at coordinates 31 10.022 N,29 50.582 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA DESPINA?

The seabed around the MARIA DESPINA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the MARIA DESPINA sink?

The MARIA DESPINA sank on Mar 18, 1966.

When was the wreck of the MARIA DESPINA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA DESPINA was discovered in 1966.

What country did the MARIA DESPINA belong to?

The MARIA DESPINA belonged to LB.

What cargo was the MARIA DESPINA carrying?

The MARIA DESPINA was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA DESPINA?

The MARIA DESPINA had a tonnage of 7254 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA DESPINA?

The MARIA DESPINA is classified as a carrier.

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