Tuscany Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tuscany Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 39.25 N,111 38.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.654167
  • Longitude: 111.647217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TUSCANY
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3623/47 26.9.63 ST IN 083945N, 1114030E. (HMS DAMPIER, HN 15.8.63). INS ST. BR STD. H3623/47 5.11.64 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 083915N, 1113850E. (MV BRITISH CHANCELLOR, HN 8.10.64). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1218/65 7.4.65 LARGE ST IN 083900N, 1113730E. (TSO-YING, NM 101/64). NCA. H1218/65 6.7.65 GOOD RADAR RETURN OBTAINED AT DISTANCE 17.5 MILES FROM WK IN 083830N, 1114000E. (MV STRAAT FREMANTLE, HN 24.12.64). NCA. H3623/47 20.7.65 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK IN 083900N, 1114000E, APPROX. (MV CAROLINA, HN 9.7.65). NCA. H1218/65 23.4.70 DETECTED ON RADAR AT 20 MILES. GAVE CLEAR RETURN AT 18.5 MILES. (HNMS MARGARET CORD, 21.2.70). H1218/65 8.6.71 WK CONFIRMED. (HMS HYDRA, 1.5.71). HH553/350/01 5.8.91 TWO OF THE THREE CHARTED WKS ON LADD REEF SHOWED AS GOOD STRONG RADAR ECHOES AT 25 MILE RANGE. COMPARISON BETWEEN SATNAV AND RADAR FIXES APPEARS TO PLACE THE WKS TO NW OF CHARTED POSNS. (MV LOWLANDS SUNRISE, HN 22.6.91). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 1991
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FAQ

Where is the TUSCANY wreck located?

The TUSCANY wreck is located at coordinates 8 39.25 N,111 38.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUSCANY?

The seabed around the TUSCANY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TUSCANY sink?

The TUSCANY sank on Dec 2, 1962.

When was the wreck of the TUSCANY discovered?

The wreck of the TUSCANY was discovered in 1962.

What country did the TUSCANY belong to?

The TUSCANY belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the TUSCANY?

The TUSCANY had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUSCANY?

The TUSCANY is classified as a steam ship.

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