Roger B. Taney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Roger b. taney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 0 S,7 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.000000
  • Longitude: -7.750000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROGER B. TANEY
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.9.72 13.9.72 WK IN 220000S, 074500W. (LLWW2). ALSO REPORTED IN 230000S, 150000W. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

7.2.43 BUILT IN 1942 BY BETHLEHEM SHIPBUILDING CORP LTD, QUINCY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE SUEZ & SALDANHA BAY FOR BAHIA & PARAMARIBO. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U160 ON 7.2.43 THEN AGAIN ON 8.2.43, THIS TIME SHE SANK. 3 CREW LOST. (WRECKSITE.EU, LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the ROGER B. TANEY wreck located?

The ROGER B. TANEY wreck is located at coordinates 22 0 S,7 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROGER B. TANEY?

The seabed around the ROGER B. TANEY lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the ROGER B. TANEY sink?

The ROGER B. TANEY sank on Feb 8, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ROGER B. TANEY discovered?

The wreck of the ROGER B. TANEY was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ROGER B. TANEY belong to?

The ROGER B. TANEY belonged to US.

What cargo was the ROGER B. TANEY carrying?

The ROGER B. TANEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROGER B. TANEY?

The ROGER B. TANEY had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROGER B. TANEY?

The ROGER B. TANEY is classified as a liberty ship.

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