Tabora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tabora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 50.45 S,39 17.783 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.840833
  • Longitude: 39.296383
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TABORA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 142.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Tonnage 8022
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1914
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Surveying Details

H8072/20 13.11.20 WK CHARTED IN 065026S, 391747E, OR 134DEGS 1.1M FROM OBSERVATION SPOT, DAR ES SALAAM. (HMS ODIN) ALREADY CHARTED ON BA 674, ORIGINAL AUTHORITY NOT STATED. 21.11.50 NOW CHARTED AS STF, LYING NE/SW, BOWS SW, WITH LEGEND AWASH AT HW, IN 065027S, 391747E. (HYDRO) NC 693. 14.8.56 NOW CHARTED AS STF WITH LEGEND BEING DISPERSED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) LC 693. H6009/57 6.7.65 WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (HAMBURG NM 1017/65 & EAST AFRICA RAILWAYS LTR DTD 15.5.65) DELETE. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1235/65. 17.6.03 VESSEL HAS BEEN CUT UP AND REMOVED. (KEVIN PATIENCE, VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03) AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY BLOHM & VOSS, HAMBURG, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE OST AFRICA LINE. PHOTOS OF VESSEL. (KONIGSBERG, A GERMAN EAST AFRICAN RAIDER BY KEVIN PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the TABORA wreck located?

The TABORA wreck is located at coordinates 6 50.45 S,39 17.783 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TABORA?

The seabed around the TABORA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TABORA sink?

The TABORA sank on Nov 28, 1914.

When was the wreck of the TABORA discovered?

The wreck of the TABORA was discovered in 1920.

What country did the TABORA belong to?

The TABORA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the TABORA?

The TABORA had a tonnage of 8022 tons.

What type of wreck is the TABORA?

The TABORA is classified as a steam ship.

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