Mariwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mariwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 29.28 N,9 49.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.488000
  • Longitude: -9.818167
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIWOOD
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 119.8 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1990
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2009

Surveying Details

HH432/350/01 28.2.90 HH432/350/01 28.2.90 LIES SUNK ABOUT 1.4M OFFSHORE. LIES ON SIDE WITH LOGS HELPING TO GIVE SOME BUOYANCY. (LL, 19.2.90). SUNK IN 313000N, 094900W APPROX. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (DIFRAP 0810/90). ST PA CHARTED IN 312918N, 094930W. - NM 808/90. HH432/350/01 2.3.90 HH432/350/01 2.3.90 REPORTED BY LOCAL M TUG 'SAID' IN 312918N, 094930W. AWASH AT LW, UNLIT AND UNMARKED. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (CAPT P BIRKENHEAD, FAX 1.3.90 & TELECON 2.3.90). AMEND TO DW PA (AWASH). NE 863. HH432/350/01 17.4.90 HH432/350/01 17.4.90 MARKED BY LIGHT BUOY, LAID CLOSE SW. (DIFRAP 1208/90). NCA YET. HH417/470/01 7.9.90 HH417/470/01 7.9.90 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2)6S.9M, ESTABLISHED IN 312912N, 094942W. (CADIZ NM 1227/90). - NM 2712/90. HH432/350/01 31.10.91 HH432/350/01 31.10.91 BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. NOT KNOWN WHETHER WK STILL EXISTS. (TS ASTRID, HN 16.10.91). NCA YET. 8.5.09 SEP 2009/000034707 8.5.09 NOW WK 8MTRS IN 3129.28N, 0949.09W [MER]. DELETE ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH NM 9/16/09). INS BY NMS IN 3129.43N, 0949.18W [MER]. - NM 2843/09.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARY K '84, EXKOYO MARY '79. BUILT 1972 BY IMABARI ZOSEN KK, MARUGAME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARNASSIS SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE SANPEDRO, IRORY COAST FOR SFAX. TOOK WATER IN NO 1 HOLD, ALTERTED COURSE TO ESSAOUIRA WHERE SHE SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIWOOD wreck located?

The MARIWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 31 29.28 N,9 49.09 W.

How deep is the MARIWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The MARIWOOD lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 31 29.28 N,9 49.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIWOOD?

The seabed around the MARIWOOD lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MARIWOOD sink?

The MARIWOOD sank on Feb 14, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MARIWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the MARIWOOD was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MARIWOOD belong to?

The MARIWOOD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARIWOOD carrying?

The MARIWOOD was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARIWOOD?

The MARIWOOD had a tonnage of 4997 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIWOOD?

The MARIWOOD is classified as a carrier.

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