Tagona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tagona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.664 N,5 7.719 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.494400
  • Longitude: -5.128650
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAGONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 78.8
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 47
Tonnage 2004
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 5M WSW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 502936N, 050738W APPROX. H6391/19 H6391/19 NOT SHOWN ON BA CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 8.3.20 8.3.20 CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2565. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA 1918. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5872/53 19.11.53 H5872/53 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H1244/69 20.5.69 H1244/69 20.5.69 LOCATED IN 503008N, 050701W, LYING ON AN EVEN KEEL BUT SPLIT RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE, ON FLAT ROCK BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTH 145FT. (A L J CAVILL, 15.5.69). NCA. H1244/69 6.6.69 H1244/69 6.6.69 LOCATED USING TRANSIT - EASTERN QUIES ROCK WITH SEAWARD SIDE OF GULLAND ROCK AND LOOK OUT HOUSE WITH NEWQUAY HEADLAND HOTEL. THIS GIVES POSITION 503008N, 050701W. (A L J.CAVILL, 4.6.69). AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 10FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. H2979/74 23.7.74 H2979/74 & H2959/73 23.7.74 IDENTIFIED AS TAGONA BY BELL IN 502936N, 050738W USING DECCA. WK VERY BROKEN INDEED AND WHOLE AREA COVERED WITH MANY FEET OF IRON ORE. BOILERS AND ENGINE HAVE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF ABOUT 12FT. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS SW. SEABED SAND WITH SOME ROCK. (E GILES, 1974). AMEND USC 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H1310/87/38 20.10.87 H1310/87/38 20.10.87 DIVED ON IN 502936N, 050740W. SIGNS OF SALVAGE AS CONDENSER AND GUN MISSING. THE DEBRIS REMAINING INCLUDES 2 BOILERS AND MANY 12 PDR COPPER SHELL CASES, MOST DATED 1906 - 1914. TELEGRAPH FOUND AND RECOVERED. (P CORNISH). NFA. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 6.7.09 IN 5029.664N, 0507.719W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.37 IN GEN DEPTH 36.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 78.8MTRS, WIDTH 18.0MTRS, HT 4.03MTRS. LIES 047/227 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY A MCMILLAN & SONS, DUMBARTON. OWNED A TIME OF LOSS BY CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 122 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY U-55. 8 MEN LOST. (BOT TELECOM, WW1SL, DODS, SIBI).

General Comments

V BROKEN UP, AREA COVERED WITH IRON ORE, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the TAGONA wreck located?

The TAGONA wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.664 N,5 7.719 W.

How deep is the TAGONA and where exactly is it located?

The TAGONA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.664 N,5 7.719 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAGONA?

The seabed around the TAGONA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the TAGONA sink?

The TAGONA sank on May 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TAGONA discovered?

The wreck of the TAGONA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TAGONA belong to?

The TAGONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TAGONA carrying?

The TAGONA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TAGONA?

The TAGONA had a tonnage of 2004 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAGONA?

The TAGONA is classified as a steam ship.

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