Maria W Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maria w Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 23.487 N,1 51.401 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.391450
  • Longitude: -1.856683
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA W
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 42.1 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2010

Surveying Details

H1122/66 8.6.66 POSN 572330N, 015112W [OGB]. ONLY BRIDGE ABOVE WATER LEVEL WITH STERN TOWARDS THE SHORE. ALL HATCH COVERS LOST. (LL & CRUDEN BAY CG). INS AS ST. BR STD. H3965/75 1.12.77 WK COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. HEAVILY SILTED. GENERAL DEPTH OVER WK 15-20FT EXCEPT SHAFT OR MAST WHICH STICKS UP WITHIN FEW FT OF SURFACE AT LOW TIDE. (R DAY, LTR). DELETE. BR STD. 27.5.82 COMPLETELY BROKEN. STANDS UP TO 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER VOL 5).

Circumstances of loss

EX-TWIN '56. BUILT IN 1932 BY E J SMIT & ZOON, HOOSTLAND. LENGTHENED IN 1964. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J P WEBER & VERSTOEP. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GHENT FOR SCRABSTER. WENT AGROUND AND LOST PROPELLOR IN HEAVY FOG AND BECAME CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA W wreck located?

The MARIA W wreck is located at coordinates 57 23.487 N,1 51.401 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA W?

The seabed around the MARIA W lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MARIA W sink?

The MARIA W sank on Feb 22, 1966.

When was the wreck of the MARIA W discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA W was discovered in 1966.

What country did the MARIA W belong to?

The MARIA W belonged to NL.

What cargo was the MARIA W carrying?

The MARIA W was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA W?

The MARIA W had a tonnage of 240 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA W?

The MARIA W is classified as a carrier.

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