Tabatha G. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tabatha g. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 29.1 N,96 55.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.485000
  • Longitude: -96.927783
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TABATHA G.
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5250/73 22.1.86 H5250/73 22.1.86 SANK IN 202905N, 965209W IN 120FT OF WATER. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL 10.1.86). BR STD. H5250/73 26.3.86 H5250/73 26.3.86 SANK IN 080DEGS, 4M FROM MOUTH OF RIO TECOLUTLA. (MEXICO NM III (VI)/85). AMEND TO USC 6FMS IN 202906N, 965540W. - NM 1059/86.
Last Amended Date May 2, 1986

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY BIJKERS AANNEMINGS BEDRIJF 'IJSSEL' WERF, GORINHEM. PASSAGE TUXPAN FOR VERA CRUZ. STARTED TAKING IN WATER BY THE STERN. HAD ELECTRIC POWER FAILURE AND EVENTUALLY SANK AS PUMPS FAILED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTER AMERICAN MARINE LINK LTD. ALL CREW WERE SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TABATHA G. wreck located?

The TABATHA G. wreck is located at coordinates 20 29.1 N,96 55.667 W.

How deep is the TABATHA G. and where exactly is it located?

The TABATHA G. lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 20 29.1 N,96 55.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TABATHA G.?

The seabed around the TABATHA G. lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the TABATHA G. sink?

The TABATHA G. sank on Jul 10, 1985.

When was the wreck of the TABATHA G. discovered?

The wreck of the TABATHA G. was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TABATHA G. belong to?

The TABATHA G. belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TABATHA G. carrying?

The TABATHA G. was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TABATHA G.?

The TABATHA G. had a tonnage of 2999 tons.

What type of wreck is the TABATHA G.?

The TABATHA G. is classified as a carrier.

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