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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 23, 2011 |
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.
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).
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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.
General Comments
V BROKEN UP, AREA COVERED WITH IRON ORE, BOWS NE