Tasso (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tasso (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 38.94 N,3 33.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.649000
  • Longitude: -3.566333
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASSO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Surveying Details

H7343/17 H7343/17 SUNK 277DEGS, 2.75M FROM SEMAPHORE OF BIG MILIN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PLOTS IN 473900N, 033400W APPROX. SUNK 5M S FROM GROIX IS. (BMVS). H5619/17 29.9.17 WK IN 473900N, 033400W. (FR NM). CHART AS DW PA IN 473900N, 033400W. - NM 1005/17. H2474/19 27.6.19 SHOWN AS WK 'TASSO TAPIR' ON FR WK CHART 10103. H445/31 14.2.31 NOT SHOWN ON FR 5479 [1929 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 17.4.50 SHOWN AS NDW IN 473900N, 033347W ON FR 5405. BR STD. 8.10.79 SHOWN IN 473857N, 033400W ON FR 5479. NE 2352. H1271/81 29.6.81 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS [11FMS] IN 473900N, 033400W ON FR 5479 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 7.9.83 MV 'TASSO TAPIR' IN 473900.1N, 033353.5W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). CHART AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 473901.7N, 033353.5W. NC 2352. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FR 7031 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 25.8.88 DW IN 473900N, 033354W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. FIRST RECORDED IN 1919. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573112). CHART AS DW PA. BR STD. HH353/430/01 24.6.91 NOT FOUND. TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 92 24 31). DELETE. - NM 2221/92. HH353/430/02 28.6.96 FOUL PD IN 473900N, 033354W. (FR NM 96 24 19). BR STD. HH353/430/04 25.11.02 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 02 45 03). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY CAMPBELTOWN SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOLIVIAN GENERAL ENTERPRISE. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR LA PALLICE. TORPEDOED 5M S FROM GROIX ISLAND. 19 MEN WERE LOST, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN.

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FAQ

Where is the TASSO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 38.94 N,3 33.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TASSO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TASSO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the TASSO (PROBABLY) sink?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TASSO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TASSO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TASSO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TASSO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the TASSO (PROBABLY)?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1859 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASSO (PROBABLY)?

The TASSO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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