Taeping Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Taeping Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.884 N,3 22.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.064733
  • Longitude: -3.376417
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAEPING
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 179
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.8.75 22.8.75 THIRTY FOOT WATERWITCH CLASS YACHT 'TAEPING' SANK 14M SE OF START POINT ON 19TH AUG, CREW RESCUED. (LL, 22.8.75). APPROX POSN: 500300N, 032100W [OGB]. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 LOCATED 24.7.00 IN 5003.884N, 0322.585W [WGD] USING DGPS. COVERS AREA 28MTRS BY 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.7MTRS. LIES 179/359 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AREA OF DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 912). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2007

General Comments

AREA OF ?DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the TAEPING wreck located?

The TAEPING wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.884 N,3 22.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAEPING?

The seabed around the TAEPING lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the TAEPING sink?

The TAEPING sank on Aug 19, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TAEPING discovered?

The wreck of the TAEPING was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TAEPING belong to?

The TAEPING belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TAEPING?

The TAEPING is classified as a sailing vessel.

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