Taaroa Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Taaroa Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 28.034 N,1 59.392 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | TAAROA |
| Type | yacht |
| Length | 7.9 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 20, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 25.5.76 25.5.76 UPTURNED YACHT SIGHTED IN MIDDLE OF SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC LANE IN 512800N, 015930E. (LL 24.5.76). HH090/922/01 11.9.01 HH090/922/01 11.9.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 922). ALREADY ABEY. AMENDED DEAD. NCA. HH091/159/01 31.7.07 HH091/159/01 31.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 11, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
TAKEN IN TOW OF MV THIESSOW. LATER ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED.
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