Tacama Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Tacama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 24.525 N,57 32.433 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.408750
  • Longitude: -57.540550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TACAMA
Type schooner
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1963
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 1991

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Tacama is an auxiliary schooner located off the coast of Guyana near Georgetown at the coordinates 6 24.525 N, 57 32.433 W. Originally reported as an auxiliary schooner, subsequent hydrographic surveys have updated the status of the obstruction. Following detailed investigation by HMS Vidal, the wreck site is currently classified as foul, indicating it remains an underwater obstruction hazardous to navigation. Historical survey data tracks the evolution of its position near the Georgetown harbor approach, and the site is officially recognized in maritime records as a navigational hazard.

Surveying Details

H1182/52 20.2.52 AUXILIARY SCHOONER LIES IN 062400N, 573200W APPROX. (TRANSPORT & HBR DEPT, GEORGETOWN NM 25/51). NCA YET. H1182/52 28.1.54 ST SHOWN IN 062443N, 573227W ON SURVEY E9409/142. BR STD. H2229/56 18.12.56 POSN NOW 062431.5N, 573226W. (GEORGETOWN NM 7/56). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1182/52 6.8.63 POSN NOW FOUL. (HMS VIDAL HN, 7.4.63). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the TACAMA wreck located?

The TACAMA wreck is located at coordinates 6 24.525 N,57 32.433 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TACAMA?

The seabed around the TACAMA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TACAMA discovered?

The wreck of the TACAMA was discovered in 1951.

What type of wreck is the TACAMA?

The TACAMA is classified as a schooner.

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