Marie Jose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marie jose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 42.7 N,9 21.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.711667
  • Longitude: -9.362783
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE JOSE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 96 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2477
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 8.8.72 SANK IN APPROX 40M NW OF VIGO, NEAR SALVORA ISLAND. (WW2 SL, DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, POSN 424242N, 092146W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U37', 40M NW OF VIGO, NEAR SALVORA ISLAND, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CASABLANCA TO BORDEAUX. (WW2 SL, DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE JOSE wreck located?

The MARIE JOSE wreck is located at coordinates 42 42.7 N,9 21.767 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE JOSE?

The seabed around the MARIE JOSE lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the MARIE JOSE sink?

The MARIE JOSE sank on May 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MARIE JOSE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE JOSE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MARIE JOSE belong to?

The MARIE JOSE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE JOSE?

The MARIE JOSE had a tonnage of 2477 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE JOSE?

The MARIE JOSE is classified as a steam ship.

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