Eugenio Tavares Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eugenio tavares Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 52.6 N,24 29.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.876667
  • Longitude: -24.493333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUGENIO TAVARES
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 39 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 521
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.3.77 NO LONGER OBSTRUCTING ENTRANCE TO VALE DOS CAVALEIROS, FOGO IS. HAS BEEN REMOVED & BEACHED ABOUT 2 MILES FROM PIER. OWNER DOES NOT INTEND TO SALVAGE. (LL 23.3.77). 20.6.77 REPD STILL LYING WHERE BEACHED. TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES' AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 18.6.77). POSN 145230N, 243000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY CANDIAN VICKERS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VERDIAN LINE INC. STRUCK A SUBERGED OBJECT WHILE ALONGSIDE AND LOADING AND BECAME HOLED. SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED AND BEACHED TWO MILES AWAY AS A CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EUGENIO TAVARES wreck located?

The EUGENIO TAVARES wreck is located at coordinates 14 52.6 N,24 29.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUGENIO TAVARES?

The seabed around the EUGENIO TAVARES lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EUGENIO TAVARES sink?

The EUGENIO TAVARES sank on Feb 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EUGENIO TAVARES discovered?

The wreck of the EUGENIO TAVARES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the EUGENIO TAVARES belong to?

The EUGENIO TAVARES belonged to HN.

What cargo was the EUGENIO TAVARES carrying?

The EUGENIO TAVARES was carrying granular or powdery material,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the EUGENIO TAVARES?

The EUGENIO TAVARES had a tonnage of 521 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUGENIO TAVARES?

The EUGENIO TAVARES is classified as a carrier.

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