Maura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 4.573 N,8 39.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.076217
  • Longitude: -8.661333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.8.73 29.8.73 ST ON ROCK BEACH AT MIRAMAR. (LLOYDS VOL.213). 26.1.74 26.1.74 BACK BROKEN. (LLOYDS VOL.215). H3553/70 29.5.75 H3553/70 29.5.75 ST SHOWN IN 410421N, 083936W ON PORTUGUESE 16 [OCT 1974 EDN]. - NM 1268/75. 6.12.82 6.12.82 LIS POSN: 410420N, 083936W. NC 3254. 19.3.01 19.3.01 EUR POSN: 4104.503N, 0839.590W. NE 3634. 5.7.02 5.7.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. WK THOUGHT TO BE THE MAURA, DETAILS TRANSFERRED FROM WK NO. 35418. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY SCHIFFSW W HOLST, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TORRE CANAL SPA DI NAV. PASSAGE GENOA FOR LEIXOES. RAN AGROUND DURING FOGGY WEATHER & SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN THREE DURING STORMY SEAS. (LLOYDS VOLS. 213 & 215 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAURA wreck located?

The MAURA wreck is located at coordinates 41 4.573 N,8 39.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAURA?

The seabed around the MAURA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MAURA sink?

The MAURA sank on Aug 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MAURA discovered?

The wreck of the MAURA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MAURA belong to?

The MAURA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MAURA carrying?

The MAURA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAURA?

The MAURA had a tonnage of 1998 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAURA?

The MAURA is classified as a motor vessel.

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