Tora Buur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Tora buur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 52.45 N,3 40.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.874167
  • Longitude: 3.669450
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORA BUUR
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CAN BUOY QKFLG. CLOSE W.
Surveying Details 4.6.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 515227N, 034010E. (LLOYDS 212). NAVEAM 198/73. H4868/71 25.6.73 DW IN 512228N, 034005E. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY QKFLG. CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 1670(T)/73). TNM 1298/73. H4868/7128 28.8.73 WK LIFTED. BUOY REMOVED. (HAGUE NM 2206/73). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1298/73 CANCELLED.
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR COPENHAGEN. VESSEL REPORTED LISTING AND TAKING ON WATER 3M SW OF GOEREE LV.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 52.45 N,3 40.167 E
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FAQ

Where is the TORA BUUR wreck located?

The TORA BUUR wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.45 N,3 40.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORA BUUR?

The seabed around the TORA BUUR lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the TORA BUUR sink?

The TORA BUUR sank on Jun 2, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TORA BUUR discovered?

The wreck of the TORA BUUR was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TORA BUUR belong to?

The TORA BUUR belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the TORA BUUR?

The TORA BUUR is classified as a motor vessel.