Tadjourah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tadjourah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.615500
  • Longitude: 43.130667
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TADJOURAH
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.8.75 18.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS IN 113700N, 430745E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.221). H1273/75 18.8.75 H1273/75 18.8.75 POSN GIVEN AS 113704N, 430743E. (NAVIND 086/75). CHART AS WK 3FMS 3FT. - NM 1779/75. 28.8.75 28.8.75 POSN GIVEN AS 341DEG, 500MTRS, FROM NO.4 BUOY, DJIBOUTI. (TELECON RNW). NCA. H1273/75 8.10.75 H1273/75 8.10.75 SALVAGE WORK REPD IN PROGRESS. (BREST TNM 75-35-41). NCA. H1273/75 6.11.75 H1273/75 6.11.75 WK REPORTED MOVED TO LIE 358DEGS 400MTRS FROM NO.4 BUOY. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13MTRS. (BREST DIFRAP 42 26 75). - NM 2269/75. H1273/75 2.12.75 H1273/75 2.12.75 POSN REPD AS 113701.2N, 430747.4E. (BREST NM 75.45.33). NCA. H2541/75 14.6.76 H2541/75 14.6.76 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3.6MTRS IN 113654.5N, 430751.5E. (BREST NM 76 18 36). R/S. 21.2.77 21.2.77 POSN 113654.8N, 430751.8E. LEAST DEPTH 3.6 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976), NCA, SUPERSEDED BY ABOVE. 4.12.84 4.12.84 WK 3.6MTRS SHOWN IN 113654.5N, 430752E ON FRENCH 5702. NC 253. 13.10.99 13.10.99 SHOWN IN 1136.930N, 4307.840E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7520 [INT 7118] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 262. 10.2.11 SEP 2011/000024856 10.2.11 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 5/55/11).
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DJIBOUTI PORT AUTHORITY. ENGAGED IN RESEARCH WORK, SANK WITHIN DJIBOUTI HBR LIMITS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LLOYDS VOL.221).

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FAQ

Where is the TADJOURAH wreck located?

The TADJOURAH wreck is located at coordinates 11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E.

How deep is the TADJOURAH and where exactly is it located?

The TADJOURAH lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 11 36.93 N,43 7.84 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TADJOURAH?

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

When did the TADJOURAH sink?

The TADJOURAH sank on Aug 12, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TADJOURAH discovered?

The wreck of the TADJOURAH was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TADJOURAH belong to?

The TADJOURAH belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the TADJOURAH?

The TADJOURAH is classified as a trawler.

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