Maritisant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maritisant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 0 N,85 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.000000
  • Longitude: -85.983333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARITISANT
Type steam ship
Flag DO
Tonnage 1167
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 19.4.78 19.4.78 AGROUND IN PUERTO CASTILLA AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD). POSN GIVEN AS 160000N, 855900W APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA MARITIMA DOMINICANA. GROUNDED DURING HURRICANE 'FIFI' AND LEFT 'AS LYING' IN PUERTO CASTILLA, HONDURAS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARITISANT wreck located?

The MARITISANT wreck is located at coordinates 16 0 N,85 59 W.

When was the wreck of the MARITISANT discovered?

The wreck of the MARITISANT was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MARITISANT belong to?

The MARITISANT belonged to DO.

What cargo was the MARITISANT carrying?

The MARITISANT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MARITISANT?

The MARITISANT had a tonnage of 1167 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARITISANT?

The MARITISANT is classified as a steam ship.

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