Maria Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maria rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 56.873 N,77 49.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.947883
  • Longitude: -77.826217
Water Depth 5 m
Drying Height of the Feature 10 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA ROSA
Type steam ship
Flag NI
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1962
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2004

Surveying Details

H3114/70 5.6.70 ST IN 165654N, 775030W. VERY CONSPIC, 2/3RDS CLEAR OF WATER, GOOD RADAR CONTACT ON INCONSPIC REEF LYING NE/SW. (HMS FAWN HN 4/70, 20.5.70). - NM 1023/70. H5115/70 8.4.71 ST IN 165637N, 774932W, CONSPICUOUS WITH HEIGHT 9.7MTRS ABOVE SEA LEVEL [10.1MTRS ON SURVEY K6050/1]. (HMS FAWN, ROS SD AMENDMENTS 1971). NE 486. 5.4.76 SHOWN AS ST (HEIGHT 10MTRS) IN 165650N, 774935W [NAS]. (HMS FAWN, 1971). NC 260. 24.1.04 WGD POSN: 1656.873N, 7749.573W. NE 260.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1931. ON PASSAGE FROM NICARAGUA FOR PUERTO RICO. GROUNDED ON PEDRO BANKS. (HMS FAWN).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA ROSA wreck located?

The MARIA ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 16 56.873 N,77 49.573 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA ROSA?

The seabed around the MARIA ROSA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MARIA ROSA sink?

The MARIA ROSA sank on Aug 26, 1962.

When was the wreck of the MARIA ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA ROSA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MARIA ROSA belong to?

The MARIA ROSA belonged to NI.

What cargo was the MARIA ROSA carrying?

The MARIA ROSA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA ROSA?

The MARIA ROSA had a tonnage of 1399 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA ROSA?

The MARIA ROSA is classified as a steam ship.

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