Maria Schroder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maria schroder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 11.333 N,34 26.992 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.188883
  • Longitude: 34.449867
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA SCHRODER
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1906
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1956
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 1999

Surveying Details

H3288/56 16.5.56 H3288/56 16.5.56 ST IN 281200N, 342630E, APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 1526/56) - R/S. H3288/56 13.7.56 H3288/56 13.7.56 ST AND CONSPIC IN 281135N, 342700E. (HMS DECOY, HN 1/56,) - NM 1696/56. H3288/56 2.2.65 H3288/56 2.2.65 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (PARIS NM 64.46.37). H958/63 21.4.70 H958/63 21.4.70 SHOWN IN 281124N, 342700E [EUR] - NC 3595. H5116/81 26.2.86 H5116/81 26.2.86 WK IS RADAR AND VISUALLY CONSPIC. (MV PACIFIC UNIVERSAL, HN 4.1.86).- BR STD. 3.10.96 3.10.96 WGD POSN: 281120N, 342659.5E.. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 HH100/351/18 4.9.02 REPORTED TO BE STILL VISIBLE. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

13.4.56 RAN AGROUND DURING A SAND STORM. (LL 13.4.56).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA SCHRODER wreck located?

The MARIA SCHRODER wreck is located at coordinates 28 11.333 N,34 26.992 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA SCHRODER?

The seabed around the MARIA SCHRODER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MARIA SCHRODER sink?

The MARIA SCHRODER sank on Apr 11, 1956.

When was the wreck of the MARIA SCHRODER discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA SCHRODER was discovered in 1956.

What country did the MARIA SCHRODER belong to?

The MARIA SCHRODER belonged to DE.

What cargo was the MARIA SCHRODER carrying?

The MARIA SCHRODER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA SCHRODER?

The MARIA SCHRODER had a tonnage of 1906 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA SCHRODER?

The MARIA SCHRODER is classified as a steam ship.

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