Marka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Marka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 42.268 N,44 45.878 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.704467
  • Longitude: 44.764633
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARKA
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 62.3
Sonar Width 10
Orientation 147
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2013

Surveying Details

H4885/35 18.8.17 H4885/35 18.8.17 ST (1917) IN 014200N, 444600E. (GENOA NM 159/30/17). NE BA 671. H6840/35 24.10.35 H6840/35 24.10.35 AMENDED TO DW. NE 671. 13.12.49 13.12.49 NO LONGER SHOWN ON 671. HH470/430/02 9.2.96 HH470/430/02 9.2.96 ST PA SHOWN IN 014145N, 444536E ON US 61240. HH470/430/02 9.2.96 HH470/430/02 9.2.96 'WK LOCATED 400YDS OFF THE BEACH ON THE EXTREME LEFT FLANK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE HARBOUR'. 'ON THE LEFT HAND APPROACH IS A SMALL CARGO SHIP THAT HAS RUN AGROUND & MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE EXTENDED REEF THAT RUNS FROM THE HARBOUR ENTRANCE SW DOWN THE COAST'. (DMA FAX DTD 7.2.96 FROM RECCE/BEACH STUDY DTD JAN 1994). CHART AS ST PA IN 014145N, 444536E [UND]. BR STD. 12.11.09 SEP 2009/000162220 12.11.09 OUTLINE OF VISIBLE WK IN 0142.268N, 4445.879E [WGD], LENGTH 100MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS, ORIENTATION 144/324 DEG. (WORLDVIEW SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 10.3.09). CONFIRMED BY IMAGERY CENTRE AS ST AT DEPTH OF 0.3MTRS ABOVE CHART DATUM. INSERT ST PA IN REVISED POSN 0142.130N, 4445.930E [UND, LOCAL FIT]. - NM 6661/09. 28.5.13 SEP 2013/000107728 28.5.13 WK OF SV JARKA OBSERVED IN 0142.30N, 4445.85E [WGD]. (HSWMV CARLSKRONA, HN DTD 17.5.13). SHOWN IN 0142.275N, 4445.875E [WGD] ON FLASH EARTH & GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2755/13. 12.9.13 SEP 2013/000205251 12.9.13 SHOWN IN 0142.268N, 4445.878E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG2857_2. AMEND POSN.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 42.268 N,44 45.878 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARKA wreck located?

The MARKA wreck is located at coordinates 1 42.268 N,44 45.878 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARKA?

The seabed around the MARKA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARKA discovered?

The wreck of the MARKA was discovered in 1917.

What type of wreck is the MARKA?

The MARKA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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