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 19.283 N,43 12.443 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.321383
  • Longitude: 43.207383
Water Depth 5 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
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2001

Surveying Details

H3797/68 24.4.68 H3797/68 24.4.68 UK TYPE LIBERTY SHIP IN TWO PARTS; STERN & MIDSHIPS SECTION IN 131912N, 431224E IS VERY CONSPICUOUS & A GOOD RADAR TARGET. (MS ORNA, HN DTD 2.2.68). BR STD. H3797/68 24.6.69 H3797/68 24.6.69 ST LIES 251.5DEGS, 1.78M APPROX FROM NORTH FORT. (BRITISH KIWI, HN). CHART AS ST PA IN 131912N, 431224E. - NM 1063/69. H3694/70 21.7.70 H3694/70 21.7.70 REPORTED BY MT 'MERSEBURG', ON 28.4.70, AS A WELL VISIBLE LARGE TANKER. (ROSTOCK NM 1216(18)/70). NCA. H3797/68 26.8.71 H3797/68 26.8.71 REPORTED TO BE RADAR CONSPIC UP TO 11M. (MV VIANNA, HN). NCA. H3694/70 29.3.77 H3694/70 29.3.77 REPD AS WK WITH TOP-MAST SHOWING 297.5DEGS, 1.66M FROM SOUTH FORT TR. (MV ENCADIA, MASTER'S REPORT DTD 28.2.77). NCA. H3529/79 6.9.79 H3529/79 6.9.79 ST RADAR CONSPIC FOR UP TO 7M, LIES 0.4C E OF CHARTED POSN. (MV ANCO STANE, HN DTD 21.7.79). NCA. H3529/79 10.11.80 H3529/79 10.11.80 ST IN 131921N, 431230E APPROX. (GENERAL PORTS CORP, YEMEN ARAB REP). - NM 2356/80. H3529/79 21.9.83 H3529/79 21.9.83 WK, MAST TOP FIXED ON LOCAL GRID & USED FOR DREDGING OPS. COMPUTED POSN 131917N, 431226E [WGC] [ACCURACY 20MTRS]. (SURVEY [K8321/2] & LTR DTD 23.9.80). CHART AS ST PA. NC 1955. HH479/803/01 31.10.95 HH479/803/01 31.10.95 REPORTED NO LONGER VISIBLE. (IMRAY RED SEA PILOT). 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

MIDSHIPS & STERN SECTIONS See Also: 42748

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FAQ

Where is the TAYGA (PART OF) wreck located?

The TAYGA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 13 19.283 N,43 12.443 E.

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

The seabed around the TAYGA (PART OF) lies at approximately 5 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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