Tayga (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tayga (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 18.783 N,43 12.61 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.313050
  • Longitude: 43.210167
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAYGA (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers RED CAN LT BUOY, FL.R.10S CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2002

Surveying Details

H3797/68 24.4.68 H3797/68 24.4.68 UK TYPE LIBERTY SHIP IN TWO PARTS. BOW SECTION, IN 131850N, 431240E, IS VERY CONSPICUOUS & GOOD RADAR TARGET. (MS ORNA HN 1/68 DTD 2.2.68) CHART AS ST. R/S H3797/68 24.4.69 H3797/68 24.4.69 ST LIES 236DEGS, 1.78M APPROX FROM N. FORT. (BRITISH KIWI HN 3/69) CHART AS ST PA IN 131850N, 431240E. - NM 1063/69. H3797/68 26.8.71 H3797/68 26.8.71 REPORTED TO BE RADAR CONSPIC UP TO 11M. (MV VIANNA HN 2/71). NCA. H3529/79 6.9.79 H3529/79 6.9.79 ST VISIBLE FOR 2M, LIES 331DEGS, 0.6C FROM CHARTED POSN. (MV ANCO STANE HN DTD 21.7.79) NCA. 10.4.83 10.4.83 CHARTED IN 131843N, 431240E [WGC]. NC 1955. HH481/420/02 14.9.94 HH481/420/02 14.9.94 WK IN 131847N, 431236E, NOW MARKED BY RED CAN LT BUOY, FL.R.10S. (PMAC-HODEIDAH PORT AUTHORITY TELEX DTD 13.9.94). - NM 3271/94. HH479/803/01 31.10.95 HH479/803/01 31.10.95 REPORTED NO LONGER VISIBLE. (RED SEA PILOT, IMRAY LAURIE NORIE & WILSON) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

UK TYPE LIBERTY SHIP 'TAYGA' BEACHED ON 2 JAN 1967, 2M W OF MOKHA IN MOUTH OF RED SEA. (LIBERTY SHIPS)

General Comments

BOW SECTION See Also: 42747

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FAQ

Where is the TAYGA (PART OF) wreck located?

The TAYGA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 13 18.783 N,43 12.61 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAYGA (PART OF)?

The seabed around the TAYGA (PART OF) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the TAYGA (PART OF) sink?

The TAYGA (PART OF) sank on Jan 2, 1967.

When was the wreck of the TAYGA (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the TAYGA (PART OF) was discovered in 1967.

What type of wreck is the TAYGA (PART OF)?

The TAYGA (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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