Tagila (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tagila (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 17.853 N,9 38.677 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.297550
  • Longitude: 9.644617
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAGILA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 70
Tonnage 2682
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck details for the vessel Tagila, located in the Skagerrak off the coast of Arendal, Norway at coordinates 58 17.853 N, 9 38.677 E. The wreck is approximately 70 meters long and rests on the seabed. Historical records indicate the ship was scuttled on November 17, 1945, carrying a cargo presumed to be chemical warfare ammunition.

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 581600N, 093300E WITH A CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4169/87 14.11.90 H4169/87 14.11.90 SCUTTLED SW (?SE) OF ARENDAL ON 17.11.45. (F LAURIN, 18.10.90). HH161/400/01 13.10.92 HH161/400/01 13.10.92 WK, 70MTRS LONG, LOCATED IN 581752.8N, 093846E. CARGO PRESUMED TO BE CHEMICAL WARFARE AMMUNITION. (NOR NM 1419/92). INS AS NDW. - NM BLOCK 511/93.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED IN THE SKAGERRAK.

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FAQ

Where is the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAGILA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 17.853 N,9 38.677 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAGILA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAGILA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the TAGILA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TAGILA (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the TAGILA (POSSIBLY)?

The TAGILA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2682 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAGILA (POSSIBLY)?

The TAGILA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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