Tairoa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tairoa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 20 S,3 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.333333
  • Longitude: 3.083333
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAIROA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 145.7 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 9.5
Tonnage 7983
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 22.12.77 22.12.77 WK IN 202000S, 030500E. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO WITH QUADRUPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1,011NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORFOLK & NORTH AMERICAN SS CO. PASSAGE BRISBANE & DURBAN FOR LONDON, LIVERPOOL & CLYDE. INTERCEPTED & SUNK BY GERMAN RAIDER ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE OFF THE COAST OF SW AFRICA. (DODS, WW2SL & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the TAIROA wreck located?

The TAIROA wreck is located at coordinates 20 20 S,3 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAIROA?

The seabed around the TAIROA lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the TAIROA sink?

The TAIROA sank on Dec 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the TAIROA discovered?

The wreck of the TAIROA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the TAIROA belong to?

The TAIROA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TAIROA carrying?

The TAIROA was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TAIROA?

The TAIROA had a tonnage of 7983 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAIROA?

The TAIROA is classified as a steam ship.

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