Tartus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tartus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 16.5 S,38 48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.275000
  • Longitude: 38.800000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARTUS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 113.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 4321
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2006

Surveying Details

H3079/72 30.5.82 H3079/72 30.5.82 REPORTED AGROUND IN 171648S, 384730E APPROX. MASTER TRYING TO REFLOAT, BUT HOLDS FILLING WITH WATER. (LL 25/27.5.82). NCA YET. H4007/82 21.2.83 H4007/82 21.2.83 ST RADAR CONSPICUOUS IN 171630S, 384800E. REPORTED AS 17M VISIBILITY. (UNICORN LINES LTD, SA. HN 26.11.82). - NM 390/83. H3750/76 21.11.83 H3750/76 21.11.83 REPEAT OF DETAILS ABOVE. (ROSTOK NM 511/83). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOLDEN PORT CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE BEIRA FOR CONSTANTZA. RAN AGROUND ON ILHA SILVA SHOALS IN THE MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TARTUS wreck located?

The TARTUS wreck is located at coordinates 17 16.5 S,38 48 E.

When did the TARTUS sink?

The TARTUS sank on May 20, 1982.

When was the wreck of the TARTUS discovered?

The wreck of the TARTUS was discovered in 1982.

What country did the TARTUS belong to?

The TARTUS belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the TARTUS?

The TARTUS had a tonnage of 4321 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARTUS?

The TARTUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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