Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tayjack 1 (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.537 N,1 15.516 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.958950
  • Longitude: 1.258600
Wreck Depth 8.3 m
Water Depth 8 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
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 3.6
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1993
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers R CAN BUOY, FL.R.2.5S
Surveying Details HH242/550/05 1.3.94 WRECKAGE IN 525729N, 011538E, MARKED BY N CARD BUOY IN 525742N, 011524E. (MARINE DIRECTORATE, SOUTHAMPTON, FAX DTD 9.2.94 & SIR ROBERT MCALPINE LTD, FAX DTD 9.2.94). CHART AS DW. - NM 955/94. HH242/550/07 7.10.96 LIGHTED BUOY IN 525742N, 011524E TO BE DISCONTINUED FROM 3.10.96. (TH TLX DTD 3.10.96). HH242/550/07 24.10.96 CONFIRMATION OF N CARD BUOY REMOVAL, RED CAN LT BUOY, FL.R.2.5S LAID AT N END OF WEST RUNTON OUTFALL. (TH NM 28/96). HH242/550/07 4.11.96 R CAN LT BUOY, FL.R.2.5S LAID IN 525736N, 011528E. (ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES, 1.11.96). DELETE N CARD BUOY & INS R CAN BUOY. - NM 3940/96. 18.5.15 WK 8.32MTRS IN 5257.537N, 0115.516E [WGD], LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 3.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 015. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS SURVEY DS20/DS21). AMEND TO DW 8.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2015

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

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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 57.537 N,1 15.516 E.

How deep is the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 8.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.537 N,1 15.516 E.

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

The seabed around the TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) lies at approximately 8 meters 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 1994.

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.

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