Tangara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tangara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.194 N,0 33.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.069900
  • Longitude: -0.566400
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANGARA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 17.7 m
Tonnage 48
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2024

Surveying Details

H3219/73 11.4.86 NDW IN PA 500409N, 003354W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 86 11 22). BR STD. H3898/82 16.6.86 USC 20MTRS IN APPROX 500418N, 003348W. (FRENCH NM 86 19 24). RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. 30.4.90 WK USC 20MTRS IN 500415N, 003354W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, STATED AS WK OF FRENCH FV 'TANGARA'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, [JAN 1990]). AMEND USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2613. 27.11.98 SHOWN AS USC 20MTRS IN 500415N, 003354W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857. [1997 EDN]. NC 2613. OGB POSN: 500409.5N, 003353.5W.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK.

General Comments

UK NM 3082/24. WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TANGARA wreck located?

The TANGARA wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.194 N,0 33.984 W.

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

The TANGARA lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.194 N,0 33.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANGARA?

The seabed around the TANGARA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the TANGARA sink?

The TANGARA sank on Jan 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the TANGARA discovered?

The wreck of the TANGARA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the TANGARA belong to?

The TANGARA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the TANGARA?

The TANGARA had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANGARA?

The TANGARA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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