Mascareignes Iv (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mascareignes iv (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 9.412 S,49 25.374 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.156867
  • Longitude: 49.422900
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag MG
Tonnage 889
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH457/400/02 11.3.93 HH457/400/02 11.3.93 SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE BERTH AT POINTE MOLE A, TOAMASINA. (LL, 27.2.93). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 15.3.93 15.3.93 OWNERS WILL TRY TO HAVE VESSEL RAISED. (LL, 12.3.93). HH457/400/02 10.8.93 HH457/400/02 10.8.93 ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT VESSEL UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 27.7.93). HH457/400/02 21.2.94 HH457/400/02 21.2.94 REMAINS SUNK IN TOAMASINA PORT. (LL, 16.3.94). NCA. 4.3.08 SEP 2008/000021947 4.3.08 WK 3.7MTRS IN 1809.41S, 4928.48E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 5-5.5MTRS. (NAVAREA VII 24/08). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 2FMS IN 1809.33S, 4925.38E [UND]. - NM 1725/08. 27.2.13 SEP 2013/000018743 27.2.13 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS IN 1809.412S, 4925.374E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7683 [2012 EDN, 1:15,000].
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967. SANK PROBABLY DUE TO HOLE IN HULL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 9.412 S,49 25.374 E
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FAQ

Where is the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 18 9.412 S,49 25.374 E.

How deep is the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 18 9.412 S,49 25.374 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 21, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) belonged to MG.

What was the tonnage of the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY)?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 889 tons.

What type of wreck is the MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY)?

The MASCAREIGNES IV (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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