Mimosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mimosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 13.204 N,3 15.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.220067
  • Longitude: 3.257833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIMOSA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 147.2 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8782
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD LT BN Q(3)10S, CLOSE SE
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2018

Surveying Details

20.1.79 POSN 431400N, 031600E. (LL 235). H4693/71 24.4.79 ST IN 431309N, 031600E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 79/07/36). BR STD. 9.7.79 TO BE SALVAGED. (LL 237). H4693/71 24.1.84 SUPERSTRUCTURE BEING REMOVED. REFLOATING OPS IN HAND. AREA WITHIN 200MTRS DANGEROUS. (FRENCH TNM 83/50/02) REPEATED. (FRENCH TNM 85/01/11). H4877/84 12.2.85 [EUR] POSN: 431312N, 031600E. (FRENCH NM 84/47/36 & FRENCH WK RECORDS). H4877/84 24.9.86 FRENCH TNM 85/01/11 CANCELLED. (FRENCH WKLY 35/86). NCA. HH354/450/01 8.4.93 WK IN 431318N, 031530E MARKED BY E CARD. SPAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S. (FRENCH NM 93/12/31). - NM 1402/93. HH354/450/03 23.8.02 BUOY REPLACED BY E CARD LT BN, Q(3)10S CLOSE NE OF WK. (FRENCH NM 31/21/02) BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4313.204N, 0315.470E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1956 BY JUJINAGATA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA COAST CIA. NAV, S.A. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR BARCELONA. WENT AGROUND AND BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING GENERATOR DAMAGE DURING A GALE AND HEAVY SEAS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 13.204 N,3 15.47 E
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FAQ

Where is the MIMOSA wreck located?

The MIMOSA wreck is located at coordinates 43 13.204 N,3 15.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MIMOSA?

The seabed around the MIMOSA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MIMOSA sink?

The MIMOSA sank on Jan 18, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MIMOSA discovered?

The wreck of the MIMOSA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MIMOSA belong to?

The MIMOSA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MIMOSA carrying?

The MIMOSA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MIMOSA?

The MIMOSA had a tonnage of 8782 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIMOSA?

The MIMOSA is classified as a motor vessel.

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