Talabot Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Talabot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.358 N,14 30.565 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.889300
  • Longitude: 14.509417
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALABOT
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 146 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 6798
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01982/42 STF, LYING E/W, IN 355326N, 143036E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H01982/42 27.7.50 NOW REPD AS DWP WITH LEAST DEPTH 39FT. (KHM MALTA). AMEND TO DWP 39FT. - NM 1380/50. H7344/52 10.2.53 SHOWN AS FSW 38FT, WITH FSW 44FT CLOSE BY ON E 9302/MJ. (FSW 38FT IS THOUGHT TO BE REMAINS OF MV 'PAMPAS'). AMEND TO FSW 7FMS 2FT. - NM 292/53 & FNM 22/53. 30.10.73 CLEARED OF UNEXPLODED BOMBS BY RN FLEET CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM. (SHIPS MONTHLY SEPT '73, P 323). 5.11.73 SHOWN AS FSW 13.4MTRS IN 355325.7N, 143036.9E [EUD]. NC 974. H3699/78 22.8.78 CARGO WAS DISCHARGED DURING CUTTING DOWN OPERATION, IN WHICH WRECKAGE WAS CLEARED TO 46FT, IN 1950. SECTION OF DOUBLE-BOTTOM REMAINS, WEIGHING APPROX 300-400TONS. (ANNEX B TO D/DMS (N) 17/11/4, DTD 3.7.78). H4684/84 19.10.84 METAL BEAM, LEAST DEPTH 13.6MTRS, LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 355325.2N, 143036.4E USING HSA. (PORT DEPT, VALLETTA, HN DTD 18.9.84). NCA YET. H4991/2/84 4.7.85 UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO LIFT REMAINING WRECKAGE MADE ON 13.6.85. LIKELY NOW TO BE CUT INTO SMALLER SECTIONS FOR LIFTING. THIS IS ONLY REMAINING WRECKAGE IMPEDING DREDGING OPERATIONS. (BHC VALETTA, DTD 19.6.85). H4684/84 14.8.85 WRECKAGE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LIFTED DURING SALVAGE OPS CONDUCTED WITH ASSISTANCE OF RN DIVERS. (D TELEGRAPH, DTD 3.8.85 & LL 13.8.85). NCA YET. H1282/86/97 19.3.86 STATED TO HAVE BEEN CLEARED DURING 1985 RECOVERY OPS. (A SAMMUT DTD 9.3.86). H4232/75 30.10.86 INDICATED ON MARKED-UP COPY OF CHART 974 AS HAVING BEEN REMOVED [VALETTA HARBOUR MASTER]. (HMS BRAZEN, HN 7.86, DTD 20.9.86). AMEND TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM3279/86.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 1986

Circumstances of loss

26.3.42 VESSEL, BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN/ITALIAN AIRCRAFT. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DAMAGED BY BOMBS ON 26.3.42. WAS SCUTTLED USING DEPTH CHARGES AFTER BEING SET ON FIRE BY ENEMY BOMBING. 37 CREW SAVED. UNEXPLODED BOMBS REMOVED [1973]. CARGO REMOVED WHEN WRECKAGE WAS CUT DOWN [1978]. LIFTED DURING SALVAGE OPS [1985].(WW2SL, SHIPS MONTHLY, DAILY TELEGRAPH & LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the TALABOT wreck located?

The TALABOT wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.358 N,14 30.565 E.

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

The TALABOT lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 35 53.358 N,14 30.565 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TALABOT?

The seabed around the TALABOT lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the TALABOT sink?

The TALABOT sank on Apr 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TALABOT discovered?

The wreck of the TALABOT was discovered in 1942.

What country did the TALABOT belong to?

The TALABOT belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TALABOT carrying?

The TALABOT was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TALABOT?

The TALABOT had a tonnage of 6798 tons.

What type of wreck is the TALABOT?

The TALABOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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