Tamengo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tamengo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.036 N,8 10.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.817267
  • Longitude: -8.167383
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAMENGO
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.3.76 VESSEL ABANDONED IN 494900N, 081000W DURING GALE. 4 RECOVERED DEAD IN LIFERAFT IN 493700N, 075300W. (LL, 15.3.76). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

15.3.76 VESSEL ABANDONED AND SANK AFTER WATER ENTERED ENGINE ROOM DURING A GALE. 4 RECOVERED DEAD, 2 MISSING. (LL, 15.3.76).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TAMENGO wreck located?

The TAMENGO wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.036 N,8 10.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAMENGO?

The seabed around the TAMENGO lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the TAMENGO sink?

The TAMENGO sank on Mar 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the TAMENGO discovered?

The wreck of the TAMENGO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the TAMENGO belong to?

The TAMENGO belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the TAMENGO?

The TAMENGO is classified as a trawler.

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