Tasos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Tasos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 54.255 N,1 42.32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.904250
  • Longitude: -1.705333
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASOS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 100.3 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2995/71 3.6.77 H2995/71 3.6.77 DANGEROUS WK IN 045409N, 014222W. (GHANA NM 2/77). INS AS DW. - NM 1377/77. H2295/71 30.6.77 H2295/71 30.6.77 LEAST DEPTH REPD TO BE 1.4MTRS. (GERMAN NM 2242/77). NCA YET. H2995/71 25.7.77 H2995/71 25.7.77 WK LIES ON SIDE IN 50FT OF WATER. (LL, 21.7.77). H2995/71 25.7.77 H2995/71 25.7.77 WK MARKED BY RW LT BUOY, FL 7S. (GHANA NM 3/77). - NM 1773/78. H2995/71 22.8.77 H2995/71 22.8.77 BUOY UNLIT. (GHANA NM). NCA. H2995/71 10.10.78 H2995/71 10.10.78 WK 0.9MTR IN 045408.5N, 014212W. MARKED BY R/W CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE W. (HMS HERALD, HI 31/78). POSN ON GHANA WAR OFFICE SPHERIOD. AMEND POSN TO 045412N, 014218W. - NM 2886/78. H2995/71 17.11.78 H2995/71 17.11.78 POSN NOW 045405.4N, 014219.5W. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 16.11.78). AMEND TO WK 0.9MTR IN REVISED POSN WITH R/W CAN BUOY CLOSE W. NC 3102. 26.7.79 26.7.79 WK STILL HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 9.8.79). 11.6.81 11.6.81 STILL IN SAME POSN. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 27.6.81). NCA. HH429/420/01 20.5.92 HH429/420/01 20.5.92 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (GHANA PORTS & HBR AUTH, 1.4.92). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1424(P)/92. HH429/420/01 24.9.92 HH429/420/01 24.9.92 REPD TO HAVE 'PRESUMABLY' BROKEN UP. (GHANA PORTS AUTHORITY, LTR). AMEND TO WK ED 0.9MTRS. NE 3102. HH429/420/01 23.4.93 HH429/420/01 23.4.93 DELETED BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 1411/93. 20.3.09 20.3.09 WGD POSN: 0454.263N, 0142.303W, AS SHOWN ON NE 1383 IN PROGRESS. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN WHICH IS CORRECT FOR LARGEST SCALE BA 3102 [UND] DATUM. 27.1.10 27.1.10 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0454.258N, 0142.344W. NE 3113. 13.6.10 13.6.10 [WGD] POSN: 0454.255N, 0142.320W. NE 3102.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY A/S ROSENBERGS M/V, STAVANGER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORALI SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE LAGOS FOR TAKORADI. SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF TAKORADI AFTER ENGINE TROUBLE. HAD BEEN ABANDONED BY OWNERS SOME MONTH PREVIOUSLY AND HEAVILY VANDALISED BY THIEVES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TASOS wreck located?

The TASOS wreck is located at coordinates 4 54.255 N,1 42.32 W.

How deep is the TASOS and where exactly is it located?

The TASOS lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 4 54.255 N,1 42.32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TASOS?

The seabed around the TASOS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TASOS sink?

The TASOS sank on Apr 22, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TASOS discovered?

The wreck of the TASOS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TASOS belong to?

The TASOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TASOS carrying?

The TASOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TASOS?

The TASOS had a tonnage of 3261 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASOS?

The TASOS is classified as a steam ship.

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