Tarin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tarin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 27 N,17 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.450000
  • Longitude: -17.600000
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARIN
Type trawler
Flag BZ
Length 45.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 429
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Surveying Details

HH421/400/01 14.1.93 LAST SEEN IN 142618N, 173536W USING TRANSIT SATNAV, OR 216 DEG, 15.5M FROM CAP MANUEL LTHO [RADAR]. (DYVI ATLANTIC, HN 19.12.92; LL 21.12.92). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED ENGINE ROOM FLOODING. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LAST SEEN ADRIFT WITH BOW STILL ABOVE WATER. PRESUMED SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the TARIN wreck located?

The TARIN wreck is located at coordinates 14 27 N,17 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARIN?

The seabed around the TARIN lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When did the TARIN sink?

The TARIN sank on Dec 19, 1992.

When was the wreck of the TARIN discovered?

The wreck of the TARIN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the TARIN belong to?

The TARIN belonged to BZ.

What was the tonnage of the TARIN?

The TARIN had a tonnage of 429 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARIN?

The TARIN is classified as a trawler.

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