Tarapaca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tarapaca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 59.94 N,3 0.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.999000
  • Longitude: -3.001333
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARAPACA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 93 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 2506
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 460000N, 030000W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1918). BR STD. H5245/51 14.9.51 DELETE. (HYDRO). NC 1104. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 460000N, 030000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14563003). INS AS NDW PA. NC 2663.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1886 BY W B THOMPSON, WAS SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ANT DOM BORDES & FILS. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM IQUIQUE TO BREST. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the TARAPACA wreck located?

The TARAPACA wreck is located at coordinates 45 59.94 N,3 0.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARAPACA?

The seabed around the TARAPACA lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the TARAPACA sink?

The TARAPACA sank on Sep 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TARAPACA discovered?

The wreck of the TARAPACA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TARAPACA belong to?

The TARAPACA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the TARAPACA?

The TARAPACA had a tonnage of 2506 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARAPACA?

The TARAPACA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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