Tojaro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tojaro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.043 N,3 23.307 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.567383
  • Longitude: 3.388450
Wreck Depth 4.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOJARO
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD SPAR BUOY 'TOJARO', 200MTRS CLOSE E
Surveying Details H3966/76 24.12.81 WK IN 513406N, 032318E [EUR]. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, 200MTRS ENE. (HYD/RNLNAVY TELEX, DTD 1.12.81). LATER MARKED BY 2 G CONL LT BUOYS, Q.G, 150 & 200MTRS ENE. (HYD/RNLNAVY TELEX, DTD 2.12.81). NAVAREA 342/81 ISSUED. - NM 98/82. H3966/76 25.1.82 REPEAT OF INFO. (HAGUE PNM 4317/81). NCA. H3966/76 28.1.82 POSN GIVEN AS 513407N, 032318E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 4362/81). NCA. H3966/76 19.3.82 WK, LEAST DEPTH 2.3MTRS, IN 513406N, 032322E [EUR], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, 200MTRS ENE. (NETHERLANDS NM 643/82). - NM 881/82. H4187/70 31.3.83 NOW ST IN 513406N, 032322E, MARKED BY E CARD BUOY CLOSE ENE. (NETHERLANDS NM 459/83 & OSTENDE NM 5/69/83). - NM 1048/83. H6217/82 9.1.89 NOW WK SW 4.3MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 611/88). - NM 540/89. HH340/410/01 28.1.93 AMEND TO WK SW 4.6MTRS [2FMS 3FT]. (NETHERLANDS NM 98/93 [NETHERLANDS WK NO.S8-1672]). - NM 541/93. 14.10.04 SHOWN IN 5134.058N, 0323.303E [WGD], MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'TOJARO' CLOSE E ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [6TH EDN OCT '04, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 4.2MTRS [LAT], MARKED BY BUOY, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

30.11.81 VESSEL ON PASSAGE LEITH FOR ANTWERP. CAPSIZED AFTER LISTING HEAVILY, LATER SANK. (LL, 30.11.81, 1 & 2.12.81).

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FAQ

Where is the TOJARO wreck located?

The TOJARO wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.043 N,3 23.307 E.

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

The TOJARO lies at a depth of about 4.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.043 N,3 23.307 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOJARO?

The seabed around the TOJARO lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TOJARO sink?

The TOJARO sank on Nov 29, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TOJARO discovered?

The wreck of the TOJARO was discovered in 1981.

What country did the TOJARO belong to?

The TOJARO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TOJARO?

The TOJARO had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOJARO?

The TOJARO is classified as a motor vessel.

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