Tasman Spirit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tasman spirit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 47.37 N,66 59.325 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.789500
  • Longitude: 66.988750
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASMAN SPIRIT
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 236 m
Width 40 m
Draught 18.8
Orientation 120
Tonnage 45603
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers BOW FLW 6 SEC, 0.75 MILE, STERN FLW 7 SEC, 0.75 MILE
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2004

Surveying Details

HH500/420/03 2.2.04 STF BETWEEN 2447.40N, 6659.26E [IND] (BOW) AND 2447.33N, 6659.39E (STERN). (PAKISTAN NM 47/123/03). NCA. HH500/420/03 2.2.04 FL.W.6S.0.75M IN 2447.40N, 6659.26E [IND] AND FL.W.7S.0.75M IN 2447.33N, 6659.39E. (PAKISTAN 52/152/03). INS AS STF LIT AT BOW AND STERN. - NM 1038/04. 18.3.04 WK REMOVED BY SMIT SALVAGE B.V. STERN SECTION WAS REFLOATED ON 6.3.04 AND DELIVERED TO BUYERS AT GADANI BEACH, FORWARD SECTION WAS REMOVED EARLIER. (LL, 9.3.04). NCA. 6.4.04 DEBRIS STILL BEING REMOVED. REMAINING BROKEN PARTS COMPRISE APPROX 900 TONS OF FWD PART AND 700 TONS OF AFTER PART. ABOUT 1000 TONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SITE. (LL 5.6.04). NCA. HH500/420/03 24.9.04 DELETE. (PAKISTAN NM 34/99/04). - NM 4784/04.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HEMINGWAY '98, EX-HYPERION '96, EX-TASMAN SPIRIT '97, EX-MABINI '90, EX-KENKO '89, EX-KENKO MARU '86. BUILT IN 1979 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN KK, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASSIMINA MARITIME LTD, VALETTA. 7 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE, OIL ENGINE OF 20,300BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (LR). GROUNDED AND BROKE IN TWO, CAUSING MAJOR POLLUTION. BEING LIFTED IN TWO PARTS.

General Comments

LENGTH 250MTRS, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 47.37 N,66 59.325 E
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FAQ

Where is the TASMAN SPIRIT wreck located?

The TASMAN SPIRIT wreck is located at coordinates 24 47.37 N,66 59.325 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TASMAN SPIRIT?

The seabed around the TASMAN SPIRIT lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TASMAN SPIRIT discovered?

The wreck of the TASMAN SPIRIT was discovered in 2004.

What country did the TASMAN SPIRIT belong to?

The TASMAN SPIRIT belonged to MT.

What cargo was the TASMAN SPIRIT carrying?

The TASMAN SPIRIT was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the TASMAN SPIRIT?

The TASMAN SPIRIT had a tonnage of 45603 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASMAN SPIRIT?

The TASMAN SPIRIT is classified as a tanker.

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