Tadjourah Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Tadjourah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 11.615500
- Longitude: 43.130667
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TADJOURAH |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 12, 1975
|
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 10, 2011 |
Surveying Details
18.8.75 18.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS IN 113700N, 430745E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.221). H1273/75 18.8.75 H1273/75 18.8.75 POSN GIVEN AS 113704N, 430743E. (NAVIND 086/75). CHART AS WK 3FMS 3FT. - NM 1779/75. 28.8.75 28.8.75 POSN GIVEN AS 341DEG, 500MTRS, FROM NO.4 BUOY, DJIBOUTI. (TELECON RNW). NCA. H1273/75 8.10.75 H1273/75 8.10.75 SALVAGE WORK REPD IN PROGRESS. (BREST TNM 75-35-41). NCA. H1273/75 6.11.75 H1273/75 6.11.75 WK REPORTED MOVED TO LIE 358DEGS 400MTRS FROM NO.4 BUOY. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13MTRS. (BREST DIFRAP 42 26 75). - NM 2269/75. H1273/75 2.12.75 H1273/75 2.12.75 POSN REPD AS 113701.2N, 430747.4E. (BREST NM 75.45.33). NCA. H2541/75 14.6.76 H2541/75 14.6.76 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3.6MTRS IN 113654.5N, 430751.5E. (BREST NM 76 18 36). R/S. 21.2.77 21.2.77 POSN 113654.8N, 430751.8E. LEAST DEPTH 3.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976), NCA, SUPERSEDED BY ABOVE. 4.12.84 4.12.84 WK 3.6MTRS SHOWN IN 113654.5N, 430752E ON FRENCH 5702. NC 253. 13.10.99 13.10.99 SHOWN IN 1136.930N, 4307.840E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7520 [INT 7118] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 262. 10.2.11 SEP 2011/000024856 10.2.11 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 5/55/11).
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DJIBOUTI PORT AUTHORITY. ENGAGED IN RESEARCH WORK, SANK WITHIN DJIBOUTI HBR LIMITS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LLOYDS VOL.221).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E
Tadjourah on Wreck Map
Tadjourah Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TADJOURAH wreck located?
The TADJOURAH wreck is located at coordinates 11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E.
How deep is the TADJOURAH and where exactly is it located?
The TADJOURAH lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TADJOURAH?
The seabed around the TADJOURAH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the TADJOURAH sink?
The TADJOURAH sank on Aug 12, 1975.
When was the wreck of the TADJOURAH discovered?
The wreck of the TADJOURAH was discovered in 1975.
What country did the TADJOURAH belong to?
The TADJOURAH belonged to FR.
What type of wreck is the TADJOURAH?
The TADJOURAH is classified as a trawler.