Tanja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tanja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 23.9 N,16 45.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.398333
  • Longitude: 16.753333
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANJA
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 49.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH309/420/03 17.9.01 SANK IN 6923.9N, 1645.3E [EUR]. (LL, 12.9.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 20.11.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 85 [REPRINT 9/02]. NCA. 31.10.05 NO LONGER SHOWN, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NE 2366.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-RINGHAV-95, EX-TANJA-94, EX-FREKOY-93, EX-TANJA-86, EX-LINHAV-81, EX-NESLAND-74. BUILT IN 1971 BY ELBWERFEN BOIZERBUG/ROSSLAU, ROSSLAU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAERNES SHIPPING, TRONDHEIM. PASSAGE FOR SENJA TO LOAD GENERAL CARGO FOR KIRKENES. GENERAL CARGO. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CREW OF FIVE RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the TANJA wreck located?

The TANJA wreck is located at coordinates 69 23.9 N,16 45.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANJA?

The seabed around the TANJA lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the TANJA sink?

The TANJA sank on Sep 11, 2001.

When was the wreck of the TANJA discovered?

The wreck of the TANJA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the TANJA belong to?

The TANJA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TANJA carrying?

The TANJA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TANJA?

The TANJA had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANJA?

The TANJA is classified as a carrier.

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