President Taylor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
President taylor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 48.983 S,171 43.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.816383
  • Longitude: -171.719300
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESIDENT TAYLOR
Type liner
Flag US
Length 153 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 75
Tonnage 10508
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details POSN 024855S, 1714300W, APPROX. H01590/45 29.3.45 LIES WITH BOW 283 DEG, 810FT FROM FL LT ON CANTON IS. AND STERN 254 DEG, 432FT FROM BOW. (AUTH'Y NOT GIVEN). INS AS STF. - FNM 849/45. H03147/44 11.7.57 SHOWN AS STF (MASTS & FUNNEL), ORIENTATED 075/255 DEG, ON 1451 AS ST ON 184 [CANTON IS]. H3753/57 11.7.57 MASTS AND FUNNEL NO LONGER SHOW. (HMS ALERT, HN). DELETE LEGEND MASTS & FUNNEL. HH593/450/01 19.8.91 ONLY SMALL SECTION OF BOW, TWO BOILERS AND A SMALL STERN SECTION ARE NOW VISIBLE AT LOW WATER. UNDERWATER SECTION OF WK REMAINS. (P MARSHALL, 5.7.91). NCA. H3753/57 8.11.57 ABOVE CORR'N INCLUDED IN NM 2468/57.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY NEW YORK SHIPPING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 781NHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS. WRECKED ON CANTON ISLAND WHILE BEING USED AS A MILITARY TRANSPORT VESSEL. (DODS).

General Comments

SMALL SECTIONS BOW/STERN AND BOILERS VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the PRESIDENT TAYLOR wreck located?

The PRESIDENT TAYLOR wreck is located at coordinates 2 48.983 S,171 43.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESIDENT TAYLOR?

The seabed around the PRESIDENT TAYLOR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the PRESIDENT TAYLOR sink?

The PRESIDENT TAYLOR sank on Feb 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the PRESIDENT TAYLOR discovered?

The wreck of the PRESIDENT TAYLOR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the PRESIDENT TAYLOR belong to?

The PRESIDENT TAYLOR belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the PRESIDENT TAYLOR?

The PRESIDENT TAYLOR had a tonnage of 10508 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESIDENT TAYLOR?

The PRESIDENT TAYLOR is classified as a liner.

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