Tafaneh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tafaneh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,6 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: -6.916667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAFANEH
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 123
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 8, 2002

Surveying Details

1.8.77 SANK NEAR HUELVA. (LLOYDS VOL.229). NCA, POSN 371000N, 065500W FOR FILING ONLY. 22.6.78 DEMOLITION COMMENCED IN FEB 1977 AT HUELVA. (LLOYDS VOL.232). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSE VIDAL PAZ. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'MARIA ANGELES ARRUE'. DEMOLITION COMMENCED IN FEB 1977, AT HUELOA BY ANTONIO LUIS PAINO. (LLOYDS VOLS.229 & 232).

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FAQ

Where is the TAFANEH wreck located?

The TAFANEH wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,6 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAFANEH?

The seabed around the TAFANEH lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TAFANEH sink?

The TAFANEH sank on Aug 1, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TAFANEH discovered?

The wreck of the TAFANEH was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TAFANEH belong to?

The TAFANEH belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the TAFANEH?

The TAFANEH had a tonnage of 123 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAFANEH?

The TAFANEH is classified as a motor vessel.

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