Tanja Von Barssel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tanja von barssel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 19.396 N,30 10.527 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.323267
  • Longitude: 30.175450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name TANJA VON BARSSEL
Type motor vessel
Length 57 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 453
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Surveying Details

H2526/83 3.9.84 A BURNING SHIP, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 321600N, 282100E. (PORT SAID CANAL SHIPPING AGENCY CO 79/84 & LL, 28.7.84) NCA YET, ADRIFT NOT SUNK. H2526/83 29.10.84 SIGHTED FROM SHORE IN 311930N, 301030E APPROX. AGROUND FOR FULL LENGTH IN ROCKY AREA, APPROX 50MTRS OFF SHORE. ENGINE ROOM & CARGO HOLDS FLOODED. (LL, 30.7.84) H2526/83 14.10.84 STILL STRANDED ON 27.9.84. (LL, 13.10.84) NCA YET. H2526/83 10.12.84 DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 9.11.84) NCA YET. H2526/83 6.2.85 VESSEL HAS BEEN LEFT AS LIES. (LL, 4.1.85) CHART AS ST PA IN 311930N, 301030E [EUR]. - NM 483/85. H1253/85 5.12.85 POSN 311930N, 301030E [EUR] APPROX CONFIRMED. (EGYPT NM 11/85) NFA. 15.12.89 WGD POSN: 311924N, 301028E. NE 2681. HH405/470/03 14.1.03 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 3119.400N, 3010.500E [WGD] ON EGYPTIAN M11 [1999 EDN]. - NM 791/03.

Circumstances of loss

3.7.84 ABANDONED BY CREW FOLLOWING ENGINE FIRE, WHILST ON PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR MOLFETTA. REMAINED AFLOAT, DRIFTED ASHORE & GROUNDED IN ROCKY AREA. (LL, 28 & 3.7.84)

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FAQ

Where is the TANJA VON BARSSEL wreck located?

The TANJA VON BARSSEL wreck is located at coordinates 31 19.396 N,30 10.527 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANJA VON BARSSEL?

The seabed around the TANJA VON BARSSEL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TANJA VON BARSSEL discovered?

The wreck of the TANJA VON BARSSEL was discovered in 1984.

What cargo was the TANJA VON BARSSEL carrying?

The TANJA VON BARSSEL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TANJA VON BARSSEL?

The TANJA VON BARSSEL had a tonnage of 453 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANJA VON BARSSEL?

The TANJA VON BARSSEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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