Mira-Terra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mira-terra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 21.56 N,23 9.44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.359333
  • Longitude: -23.157333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIRA-TERRA
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 55.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 561
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.8.70 GROUNDED. CONSIDERED CTL. (LL 201). H2996/71 4.5.71 INS AS ST. (LISBON NM 40/71). BR STD. 23.5.89 NOT SHOWN ON NC 366.
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY CIA UNIAO FABRIL, LISBON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JUNTA AUTONOMA DOS PORTOS DI ARCHIPELAGO DE CABO VERTE. RAN AGROUND WHILE ON INTER-ISLAND SERVICE. PASSENGERS AND CREW RECOVERED. BECAME CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MIRA-TERRA wreck located?

The MIRA-TERRA wreck is located at coordinates 15 21.56 N,23 9.44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIRA-TERRA?

The seabed around the MIRA-TERRA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MIRA-TERRA sink?

The MIRA-TERRA sank on Jul 25, 1970.

When was the wreck of the MIRA-TERRA discovered?

The wreck of the MIRA-TERRA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the MIRA-TERRA belong to?

The MIRA-TERRA belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the MIRA-TERRA?

The MIRA-TERRA had a tonnage of 561 tons.

What type of wreck is the MIRA-TERRA?

The MIRA-TERRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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