Tijuca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tijuca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 17.45 N,5 23.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.290833
  • Longitude: -5.384633
Wreck Depth 98 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIJUCA
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 92 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 2304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 WK IN 481700N, 052300W, GEN DEPTH 60FMS. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H1291/28 SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW PA (1917). BA 2643. 24.10.75 SHOWN AS WK 108MTRS [59FMS] IN 481712N, 052336W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5316. NCA. 30.3.76 SHOWN AS WK 108MTRS IN 481712N, 052336W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5316. 10.1.80 NOT SHOWN IN 481700N, 052300W ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 59FMS [108MTRS] IN 481712N, 052336W [EUR]. BR STD. 14.7.86 SHOWN AS WK 108MTRS IN 481718N, 052336W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. NC 2643. H4720/85 5.2.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 98MTRS IN 481730N, 052259W. (BREST NM 86 51 26). AMEND TO WK 98MTRS IN 481730N, 052259W. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 21.1.10 SHOWN IN 4817.450N, 0523.078W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1883 BY A LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIA COMERCIO E NAVEGACAO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TIJUCA wreck located?

The TIJUCA wreck is located at coordinates 48 17.45 N,5 23.078 W.

How deep is the TIJUCA and where exactly is it located?

The TIJUCA lies at a depth of about 98 meters and is located at coordinates 48 17.45 N,5 23.078 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIJUCA?

The seabed around the TIJUCA lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the TIJUCA sink?

The TIJUCA sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TIJUCA discovered?

The wreck of the TIJUCA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TIJUCA belong to?

The TIJUCA belonged to BR.

What was the tonnage of the TIJUCA?

The TIJUCA had a tonnage of 2304 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIJUCA?

The TIJUCA is classified as a steam ship.

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