Tifoso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tifoso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 18 N,63 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.300000
  • Longitude: -63.550000
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIFOSO
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 271 m
Width 44.1 m
Draught 22.4
Tonnage 68631
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/83 6.6.83 SUNK 60M NE OF BERMUDA AFTER BEING PULLED FROM REEFS. (LL 8.2.83). NCA. 9.2.06 SCUTTLED IN 3318.0N, 6333.0W. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY MITSUI SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLOCKWORK CORPORATION SA. PASSAGE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS FOR PORT GENTIL, GABON. STRUCK REEFS AND GROUNDED 11 MILES N OF BERMUDA, ABOUT 1.5 MILES NW OF NORTH ROCK, HAVING DIVERTED TO BERMUDA WITH GENERATOR PROBLEMS. CARGO TANKS, ENGINE ROOM AND PUMP ROOM FLOODED. ABANDONED. REFLOATED ON 2 FEB AND DECLARED CTL. TOWED OFFSHORE AND SCUTTLED. THE MASTER HAD NO CHARTS OF THE AREA AND HE CLAIMED TO HAVE MISTOOK ONE BEACON FOR ANOTHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TIFOSO wreck located?

The TIFOSO wreck is located at coordinates 33 18 N,63 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIFOSO?

The seabed around the TIFOSO lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the TIFOSO sink?

The TIFOSO sank on Feb 4, 1983.

When was the wreck of the TIFOSO discovered?

The wreck of the TIFOSO was discovered in 1983.

What country did the TIFOSO belong to?

The TIFOSO belonged to LR.

What cargo was the TIFOSO carrying?

The TIFOSO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TIFOSO?

The TIFOSO had a tonnage of 68631 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIFOSO?

The TIFOSO is classified as a tanker.

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