Thomas T. Tucker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Thomas t. tucker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 16.4 S,18 22.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.273333
  • Longitude: 18.380000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOMAS T. TUCKER
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 24, 2010

Surveying Details

H0770/43 17.12.52 H0770/43 17.12.52 ST IN 341636S, 182300E. (US NM 87481/42). NCA. H3260/55 24.8.55 H3260/55 24.8.55 INS ST 341620S, 182242E OR 159DEGS, 7.8M FROM SLANG LOP PT LT, 340900S, 181920E APPROX. (S.A.S PROTEA HN 2/55). - NM 1954/55. 18.9.72 18.9.72 ST IN 341600S, 182300E PA, OFF OLIFANTS BOSCH. NCA. H3258/75 30.5.75 H3258/75 30.5.75 WK IDENTIFIED AS THOMAS T. TUCKER, LABELLED CONSPIC. (SAN NM 41/75). NCA. H2211/70 3.12.75 H2211/70 3.12.75 ALIFANTSBOS POINT IS A ROCKY PROMONTORY WHICH CAN READILY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE WRECK THOMAS T. TUCKER, WHICH WAS STRANDED THERE IN 1942. THE WRECK IS IN THREE PARTS WHICH STAND OUT CONSPICUOUSLY AGAINST THE SANDY BEACH INSHORE OF THE ROCKS. (SA PILOT VOL.2, PAGE 177). 17.1.80 17.1.80 ST (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 341624S, 182248E ON SAN 150. NC 2082. 4.3.82 4.3.82 ST SHOWN ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978]. NC 636.

Circumstances of loss

A LIBERTY SHIP, BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD HOUSTON SB CORP WITH A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. ASHORE AT OLIFANTS BOSCH POINT BETWEEN SLANGKOP & CAPE POINT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS/TABLE BAY BAY FOR SUEZ. BROKE IN THREE, DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 16.4 S,18 22.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the THOMAS T. TUCKER wreck located?

The THOMAS T. TUCKER wreck is located at coordinates 34 16.4 S,18 22.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THOMAS T. TUCKER?

The seabed around the THOMAS T. TUCKER lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the THOMAS T. TUCKER sink?

The THOMAS T. TUCKER sank on Nov 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the THOMAS T. TUCKER discovered?

The wreck of the THOMAS T. TUCKER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the THOMAS T. TUCKER belong to?

The THOMAS T. TUCKER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the THOMAS T. TUCKER?

The THOMAS T. TUCKER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOMAS T. TUCKER?

The THOMAS T. TUCKER is classified as a liberty ship.

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