Taifun (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Taifun (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 22.548 N,64 41.221 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.375800
  • Longitude: -64.687017
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAIFUN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Orientation 64
Tonnage 1454
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1921
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6159/59 20.6.60 ST SHOWN IN 322229N, 644108W ON HMS VIDAL SURVEY [K2547-17]. NC 1315. 20.1.72 MAY BE WK OF TAIFUN IN 3212229N, 644108W (SEA BREEZES, VOL 46, JAN '72). 5.7.94 OUTLINE OF STRANDED WRECK [HEIGHT NOT DETERMINED] IN 322231.5N, 644113W [WGD]. (AERIAL PHOTO PG 2137-LP1 1980/412 1990). INS AS STF. NC 1315.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SWEDISH STEEL BARQUE TAIFUN OWNED BY MR H SCHLUSSER, STOCKHOLM. DISMASTED OFF BERMUDA & TOWED TO MURRAYS ANCHORAGE. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH US STEAMSHIP COAHOMA COUNTY DURING A GALE. (SEA BREEZES JAN 1972).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 32 22.548 N,64 41.221 W.

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

The seabed around the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 2, 1921.

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

The wreck of the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY)?

The TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1454 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAIFUN (POSSIBLY)?

The TAIFUN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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