Marinasi I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Marinasi i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 51.067 S,39 17.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.851117
  • Longitude: 39.298617
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARINASI I
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 64.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2003

Surveying Details

12.1.79 SANK AT DAR ES SALAAM. (LL, 11.1.79) POSN 065100S, 391800E FOR FILING ONLY. 16.1.79 VESSEL BEACHED & FIRE EXTINGUISHED, MAIN DECK ABOVE WATER AT LOW TIDE. (LL, 15.1.79) 14.3.79 REMAINS SUNK AND IS IN THE HANDS OF TANZANIA HARBOURS AUTHORITY. (LL, 5.3.79) 16.7.79 REMAINS IN HANDS OF TANZANIA HARBOURS AUTHORITY. WILL BE PUT TO AUCTION. CARGO WASHED AWAY, BUT VESSEL CAN BE REFLOATED EASILY. (LL, 14.7.79) 24.3.81 VESSEL STILL LYING SUBMERGED, DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO RAISE HER. (LL, 23.3.81) 28.4.81 DWP SHOWN, LYING NE/SW BOWS SW, IN 065104S, 391755E ON SURVEY [E5984/2]. NC 693. 13.11.81 OWNERS ARE PREPARING TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL, 13.11.81) 29.6.90 REFLOATED 2/3.5.1982 & TOWED TO MOMBASA. (LLOYDS 1983) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 693.

Circumstances of loss

11.1.79 VESSEL SANK AT DAR ES SALAAM AFTER FIRE BROKE OUT. (LL, 11.1.79)

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FAQ

Where is the MARINASI I wreck located?

The MARINASI I wreck is located at coordinates 6 51.067 S,39 17.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARINASI I?

The seabed around the MARINASI I lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MARINASI I sink?

The MARINASI I sank on Jan 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MARINASI I discovered?

The wreck of the MARINASI I was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MARINASI I belong to?

The MARINASI I belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARINASI I carrying?

The MARINASI I was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MARINASI I?

The MARINASI I had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARINASI I?

The MARINASI I is classified as a motor vessel.

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