Tanio (Bow Only) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tanio (bow only) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.525 N,4 12.762 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.158750
  • Longitude: -4.212700
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANIO (BOW ONLY)
Type tanker
Flag MG
Length 192 m
Width 24.7 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 18048
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4722/79 12.3.80 BROKE IN TWO IN 491512N, 041454W. (MRCC DOVER, TELEX DTD 7.3.80). 7.3.80 BOW SUNK IN 491500N, 041400W. (LANDSEND RADIO). 11.3.80 BUOY LAID IN 491018N, 041530W. MOORING, SWEEPING, TRAWLING PROHIBITED WITHIN RADIUS OF 500MTRS FROM BUOY. (AVURNAV BREST 132M69/80). WZ ISSUED. H4722/79 23.4.80 SALVAGE OR PUMPING OUT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE FOR ANOTHER 5 MONTHS. 3 FISSURES IN WK FROM WHICH OIL IS LEAKING AT ABOUT 7 TONS PER DAY ARE TO BE SEALED USING FAST SETTING EPOXY RESIN. (LL, 16 & 19.4.80). H2718/74 8.5.80 POSN 490933N, 041246W [EUR]. MARKED BY Y LT BUOY, FL.Y, IN 490900N, 041254W. ANCHORING, DREDGING AND TRAWLING FORBIDDEN WITHIN 500MTR RADIUS OF WK. (FRENCH NM 80 16 21). INS AS NDW WITH BUOY. - NM 1162/80. H2718/74 10.2.80 A CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 2M, WITHIN WHICH ANCHORING, FISHING AND TRAWLING ARE PROHIBITED HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED CENTRED ON THE WK. THE RESTRICTIONS WILL REMAIN IN FORCE WHILE SALVAGE OPS TAKE PLACE. (FRENCH NM 80 30 27). - NM 2318(T)/80. H4722/79 16.5.80 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SALVAGE TAKEN OVER BY FRENCH GOVERNMENT. DIVING COMPANY COMEX AWARDED CONTRACT TO REMOVE OIL TRAPPED IN HULL BY PIPELINE TO TANKER ANCHORED NEARBY. (LL, 1.5.80 & 8.5.80). H4722/79 29.7.80 PUMPING OPS TO COMMENCE 24.7.80. (AVURNAV BREST 391M195). 28.10.80 PUMPING THROUGH SPECIAL HOSEPIPE TO M TANKER PORT JOINVILLE STOPPED AFTER 48 HRS EFFECTIVE PUMPING, DUE TO BAD WEATHER & SERIOUS TECHNICAL PROBLEMS. (LL, 28 & 29.10.80). H4722/79 30.3.81 8000T OIL REMAINS IN FORE PART. WAITING GOOD WEATHER TO COMPLETE EXTRACTION BY HEATING & SUCTION. (LL, 9.3.81). H4722/79 30.4.81 BUOY MOVED TO 490818.4N, 041214.7W [EUR]. (AVURNAV BREST 167M84). NCA YET. H2718/74 1.6.81 PILLAR DISPLAYING W U SIGNAL. (FRENCH NM 81 16 09T). NCA. H4722/79 25.11.81 BUOY IN 490818N, 041200W [EUR] HAS BEEN REMOVED. (DIFRAP 4605/81). DELETE BUOY. NM 2318(T)/80 CANCELLED. - NM 3025/81. H4722/79 4.6.82 AMEND POSN TO 490942N, 041254W [EUR] WITH 2M DANGER CIRCLE. (FRENCH NM 82 16 30). 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 64MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 30.6.99 POSN 4909.548N, 0412.760W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.10.01 POSN 4909.588N, 0412.674W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2001). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.2.09 SHOWN IN 4909.528N, 0412.764W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY DOKEN WERF MIJ. WILTON FIJENOORD, N.V., SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA DE NAV., CRUZ DEL SOL, S.A. ON PASSAGE WILHELMSHAVEN FOR CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY. BROKE IN TWO DURING ROUGH WEATHER NEAR ILE DE BATZ. BOW EVENTUALLY SANK, CAUSING MAJOR POLLUTION OF NORMANDY. STERN TOWED TO LE HAVRE, SOLD TO SPANISH SHIPBREAKERS AND TOWED TO SANTANDER TO BE SCRAPPED. 8 OF 39 CREW LOST. (MSD)

General Comments

UK NM 5238/21.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 9.525 N,4 12.762 W
Tanio (Bow Only) on Wreck Map Tanio (Bow Only) Wreck on Google Map

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the TANIO (BOW ONLY) wreck located?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.525 N,4 12.762 W.

How deep is the TANIO (BOW ONLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.525 N,4 12.762 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANIO (BOW ONLY)?

The seabed around the TANIO (BOW ONLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the TANIO (BOW ONLY) sink?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) sank on Mar 7, 1980.

When was the wreck of the TANIO (BOW ONLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TANIO (BOW ONLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TANIO (BOW ONLY) belong to?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) belonged to MG.

What cargo was the TANIO (BOW ONLY) carrying?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) was carrying chemicals,flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the TANIO (BOW ONLY)?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) had a tonnage of 18048 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANIO (BOW ONLY)?

The TANIO (BOW ONLY) is classified as a tanker.

Back to Wrecks