Taurus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Taurus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 46.333 N,2 8.326 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.772217
  • Longitude: -2.138767
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAURUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 124.4 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 4767
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.7,
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2008

Surveying Details

24.2.92 24.2.92 TWO POSNS RECORDED IN LLOYDS WAR LOSSES - 564700N, 021500W AND 565000N, 020700W. THE FORMER POSN IS REPEATED IN SEA BREEZES, VOL.65 NO 555. NCA. 11.9.07 SEP 2007/000064816 11.9.07 WK LOCATED IN 5646.334N, 0208.326W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 60.6MTRS. LENGTH 108MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, APPROX HT 8.8MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 27.7.07 FOR HI 1151). INS AS WK USC 50MTRS. - PNMS 4571/07 & 2787/08. HH091/152/01 18.6.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000075801 18.6.08 EXAM'D 15.2.08 IN 5646.333N, 0208.326W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 58.5MTRS. NUMEROUS PATCHES OF SCOUR UP TO 2.7MTRS DEEP ON ALL SIDES OF THE WK. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INVERTED AND COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). INS AS WK 49MTRS. BR STD. - PNM 250/09. 10.12.10 SEP 2010/000204603 10.12.10 INS BY NM. - NM 6297/10.

Circumstances of loss

FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT HARCOURT FOR HULL. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY HMS TARANTELLA BUT WAS SUBJECTED TO FURTHER AIR ATTACK. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

LARGE WK, INTACT, SCOUR MAINLY AT BOW AND STERN

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FAQ

Where is the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 46.333 N,2 8.326 W.

How deep is the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 56 46.333 N,2 8.326 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAURUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TAURUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TAURUS (POSSIBLY)?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4767 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAURUS (POSSIBLY)?

The TAURUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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