Taurima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Taurima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 27.03 N,9 49.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.450500
  • Longitude: -9.819950
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAURIMA
Type trawler
Flag IE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1985
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/02 2.3.90 WKS OF RIBBLE, TAURIMA AND ?MANACLES LOCATED IN GULLEY ON CAHER IS, BELOW MIZEN HD LTHO. (E BOURKE, 23.2.90). NCA. POSN 512700N, 094910W, TAKEN FROM ROUGH SKETCH.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS WRECKED WHEN IT STRUCK JUST BELOW LTHO AT MIZEN HEAD. ALL RESCUED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARLES HAUGHEY. (SHIPWRECKS OF IRISH COAST, E BOURKE)

General Comments

See Also: 11380

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FAQ

Where is the TAURIMA wreck located?

The TAURIMA wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.03 N,9 49.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAURIMA?

The seabed around the TAURIMA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TAURIMA sink?

The TAURIMA sank on Aug 3, 1985.

When was the wreck of the TAURIMA discovered?

The wreck of the TAURIMA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TAURIMA belong to?

The TAURIMA belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the TAURIMA?

The TAURIMA is classified as a trawler.