Marlene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Marlene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 14.023 N,29 13.378 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.233717
  • Longitude: 29.222967
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name MARLENE
Type motor vessel
Flag LB
Length 102 m
Width 15 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3207
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1968
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3109/62 27.2.69 H3109/62 27.2.69 ST E OF ESEK ADASI, NE OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE BOSPORUS. (LLOYDS MAY 1968). INS IN 411348N, 291342E [UND]. BR STD. 8.12.86 8.12.86 ST SHOWN IN 411405N, 291324.5E [EUR] ON TURKISH 1811 [EDN'81]. NC 3930.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CELLULOSE LINE, CIA, NAV. PANAMENA, S.A. PASSAGE BRAILA FOR MONFALCONE. THE VESSEL RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS E OF ESEK ADASI, NE OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE BOSPORUS. THE WRECK WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL MAY 1968 & MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 14.023 N,29 13.378 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARLENE wreck located?

The MARLENE wreck is located at coordinates 41 14.023 N,29 13.378 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARLENE?

The seabed around the MARLENE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MARLENE sink?

The MARLENE sank on Apr 14, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MARLENE discovered?

The wreck of the MARLENE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the MARLENE belong to?

The MARLENE belonged to LB.

What cargo was the MARLENE carrying?

The MARLENE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARLENE?

The MARLENE had a tonnage of 3207 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARLENE?

The MARLENE is classified as a motor vessel.

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