Transhuron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Transhuron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 30 N,73 0.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.500000
  • Longitude: 73.000833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRANSHURON
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 172.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 11971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1974
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2115/75 4.2.75 AGROUND 310 DEG, 0.3M FROM KILTAN N LT. (US NM 4868/74). INS ST IN 112957N, 725948E. - NM 355/75.. 9.7.75 VESSEL IS LISTING AND STRONG MONSOON WINDS MAY MOVE HER FURTHER W. (LL 8.7.75). 2.9.75 14000 TONS CRUDE OIL HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM WK. REMAINDER CARRIED BY CURRENT TO SEAWARD, THUS AVERTING THREAT OF POLLUTION. (LL 2.9.75). H2969/77 3.1.78 STILL COMPLETELY VISIBLE. (BREST NM 77 45 44). H2115/75 19.4.83 OBS POSN OF WK BY TRANSIT BRG & RADAR RANGE FROM KILTAN N LT IS 113000N, 730003E. WK BROKEN IN TWO & RADAR CONSPIC. (MV IBN RUSHD, HN 20.3.83). AMEND POSN, ADD LEGEND 'RA CONSPIC'. BR STD. H2115/75 4.5.84 PHOTOGRAPHS ENCLOSED. EXCEPT FOR BREAK IN HULL, VESSEL STILL LARGELY INTACT. LIES WITH BOWS WEST. (EXTRACT FROM H3337/84 [NOV '83]). NCA. H2115/75 3.8.84 POSN GIVEN AS 112958N, 725957E APPROX. (DD NM 140/84). NCA. HH120/350/01 7.7.89 POSN CONFIRMED AS 113000N, 730003E. (DD NM 221/89). NCA REQUIRED. HH502/350/01 14.12.90 WK NOT SEEN ON 26.11.90 FROM A DISTANCE OF 4 MILES. (MV ISOMERIA, HN 26.11.90). NCA YET. HH502/540/02 21.4.99 AMENDED TO DWPA. (MV FAS GULF). - NM 1436/99. 21.4.99 NOT MAINTAINED SINCE 1.5.92.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 1999

Circumstances of loss

HAD MACHINERY BREAKDOWN WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM RAS TANURA TO SUBIC BAY. DRIFTED AND EVENTUALLY GROUNDED N END KILTAN IS. (LLOYDS 217).

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSHURON wreck located?

The TRANSHURON wreck is located at coordinates 11 30 N,73 0.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSHURON?

The seabed around the TRANSHURON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TRANSHURON sink?

The TRANSHURON sank on Sep 26, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TRANSHURON discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSHURON was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TRANSHURON belong to?

The TRANSHURON belonged to US.

What cargo was the TRANSHURON carrying?

The TRANSHURON was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the TRANSHURON?

The TRANSHURON had a tonnage of 11971 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANSHURON?

The TRANSHURON is classified as a tanker.

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