Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tayjack 1 (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 56.165 N,1 17.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.936083
  • Longitude: 1.292917
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAYJACK 1 (PART OF)
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH242/550/05 2.3.94 DANGEROUS DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH DRILLING RIG TAYJACK 1, REPORTED TO LIE IN 525608.5N, 011741E, MARKED BY 2 BUOYS. (MARINE DIRECTORATE, SOUTHAMPTON, FAX DTD 9.2.94, & SIR MCALPINE LTD, FAX DTD 9.2.94). - NM 955/94. HH242/550/05 12.4.94 SCAFFOLDING, CABLES, TUBES & ROPES REPORTED REMOVED. (A M J ROPER. LTR REC'D 11.4.94). NCA. HH242/550/06 2.10.95 WRECKAGE NOW DESCRIBED AS FOUL. (NC1B, W.O., REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY). COVERED BY LEGEND 'FOUL AREA'. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

UNMANNED RIG COLLAPSED IN BAD WEATHER AND DRIFTED ASHORE DESTROYING END OF CROMER PIER. PART OF RIG, POSSIBLY LEGS, REMAIN AT DRILLING SITE.

General Comments

COVERED BY FOUL AREA [10843]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.165 N,1 17.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) wreck located?

The TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.165 N,1 17.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF)?

The seabed around the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) sink?

The TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) sank on Nov 14, 1993.

When was the wreck of the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) belong to?

The TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF)?

The TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) is classified as a drill vessel/rig.