Taurus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Taurus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.47 N,5 6.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.841167
  • Longitude: -5.116117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAURUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.4 m
Width 3 m
Draught 0.9
Tonnage 348
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2005

Surveying Details

H2894/72 17.1.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN WITHIN INNER HBR, PORTPATRICK. MARKED BY ORANGE BUOY. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION AT PRESENT, BUT COULD SHIFT IN A GALE AND POSSIBLY BLOCK HBR ENTRANCE. OWNER CANNOT BE CONTACTED. HBR AUTHORITY TRYING TO GET WK REMOVED. (RECEIVER OF WK, STRANRAER, 7.1.80). POSN 545028N, 050654W FOR FILING ONLY. LATER LIFTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

7.1.80 FOUNDERED. (RECEIVER OF WK, STRANRAER, 7.1.80).

General Comments

PLOTS ONSHORE

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FAQ

Where is the TAURUS wreck located?

The TAURUS wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.47 N,5 6.967 W.

When was the wreck of the TAURUS discovered?

The wreck of the TAURUS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TAURUS belong to?

The TAURUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TAURUS?

The TAURUS had a tonnage of 348 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAURUS?

The TAURUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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