Maribou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Maribou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 0.275 N,8 19.325 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.004583
  • Longitude: 8.322083
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIBOU
Type tug
Flag GR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3142/69 16.10.73 WK SW 17.3MTRS IN 540019N, 081924E. (HAMBURG NM 3294/73) - NM 2154/73. H3142/69 20.8.74 NOW, SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 2321/74) NE 3261. H3740/85 18.8.86 POSITION NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 2972/86) BR STD. 8.9.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK IN 5400.275N, 0819.325E [WGD] ON DE421040. (EDN 29, DTD 31.7.15). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF GREEK M TUG FRIEDRICH. WAS ON PASSAGE CUXHAVEN TO PIRAEUS. (LLOYDS VOL.213)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.275 N,8 19.325 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIBOU wreck located?

The MARIBOU wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.275 N,8 19.325 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIBOU?

The seabed around the MARIBOU lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MARIBOU sink?

The MARIBOU sank on Aug 20, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MARIBOU discovered?

The wreck of the MARIBOU was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MARIBOU belong to?

The MARIBOU belonged to GR.

What type of wreck is the MARIBOU?

The MARIBOU is classified as a tug.