Tioga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tioga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 42.683 S,45 39.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -60.711383
  • Longitude: -45.660283
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIOGA
Type factory ship
Tonnage 2197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1913
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2005

Surveying Details

H2258/34 21.4.34 ST SHOWN IN 604230S, 453938W ON E3990. NC 1775. 21.6.65 WK CONSISTS OF BOILER ONLY. 'TIOGA' WAS A WHALE FACTORY SHIP, BLOWN ASHORE ABOUT 1913 IN A GALE FROM ANCHORAGE. REPORT FROM RRS DISCOVERY II DTD 1933 GIVES ALL KNOWN DETAILS. (LT CDR BRADLEY ON RETURN FROM ANTARTIC SURVEY, DTD 21.6.65). H7007/58 9.6.66 ST SHOWN IN 604243S, 453938W ON SURVEY K4720/1/65. NE 1775. HH693/400/01 1.6.94 POSN CONFIRMED. (HMS ENDURANCE, MISC QUERIES, 1993 SEASON). NFA. HH090/613/01 8.6.94 POSN CONFIRMED BY HELICOPTER OVERFILGHT. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 613). NFA. 9.2.99 [WGD] POSN: 6042.683S, 4539.617W. NC 1779. 14.3.05 RECORD REVIEWED. BA 1775 IS STS TO SHOW BOILER. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BLOWN ASHORE FROM ANCHORAGE DURING A GALE. (RRS DISCOVERY II, REPORT DTD 1933).

General Comments

BOILER ONLY REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 42.683 S,45 39.617 W
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FAQ

Where is the TIOGA wreck located?

The TIOGA wreck is located at coordinates 60 42.683 S,45 39.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIOGA?

The seabed around the TIOGA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TIOGA sink?

The TIOGA sank on Feb 4, 1913.

When was the wreck of the TIOGA discovered?

The wreck of the TIOGA was discovered in 1933.

What cargo was the TIOGA carrying?

The TIOGA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,oil.

What was the tonnage of the TIOGA?

The TIOGA had a tonnage of 2197 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIOGA?

The TIOGA is classified as a factory ship.

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