Tasso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tasso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 3 N,18 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.050000
  • Longitude: -18.066667
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASSO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 POSN GIVEN AS 550300N, 185400W. SUNK APPROX 450 MILES W OF INISHTRAHULL. (DODS). 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550300N 180400W. CONFIRMED BY POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 335NHP. PASSAGE DEMARARA FOR OBAN. TROPEDOED BY U-52. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the TASSO wreck located?

The TASSO wreck is located at coordinates 55 3 N,18 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TASSO?

The seabed around the TASSO lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the TASSO sink?

The TASSO sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TASSO discovered?

The wreck of the TASSO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TASSO belong to?

The TASSO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TASSO carrying?

The TASSO was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the TASSO?

The TASSO had a tonnage of 1586 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASSO?

The TASSO is classified as a steam ship.

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