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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 21, 1999 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
11 30 N,73 0.05 E
Transhuron on Wreck Map
Transhuron Wreck on Google Map
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.