Talata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Talata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 16.29 N,62 43.01 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.271500
  • Longitude: -62.716833
Wreck Depth 8 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALATA
Type motor vessel
Flag KN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1985
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the TALATA is recorded as a non-existent underwater obstruction near the coast of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean Sea. Originally reported with approximate coordinates of 17 16.29 N, 62 43.01 W, historical survey data previously suggested a sunken vessel at this location. However, following an official investigation by the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority, it was determined that the wreck does not exist at this site. The obstruction record for the TALATA has been officially amended to dead and deleted from nautical charts, confirming that no hazard remains at these geographic coordinates.

Surveying Details

H1277/86 23.1.86 H1277/86 23.1.86 WK PA 8MTRS IN 171615N, 624303W. (US NM 25608/51/85). - NM 384/86. H4000/85 13.2.86 H4000/85 13.2.86 SANK IN ABOUT 55FT OF WATER IN 171626N, 624307W APPROX. (LL, 21.1.86). NFA. 9.11.90 9.11.90 WGD POSN: 171618N, 624300W. NE 584. HH671/831/02 29.10.99 HH671/831/02 29.10.99 WK DOES NOT EXIST. (ST CHRISTOPHER AIR AND SEA PORTS AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 23.9.99). ACTIONED IN HH671/460/04. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 4315/99.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR TO W OF BASSETERRE ROADS. VESSEL WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE NATIONAL BANK & PLACED IN THE HANDS OF THE SUPREME COURT BAILIFF FOR SALE. (LLOYDS VOL.263)

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FAQ

Where is the TALATA wreck located?

The TALATA wreck is located at coordinates 17 16.29 N,62 43.01 W.

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

The TALATA lies at a depth of about 8 meters and is located at coordinates 17 16.29 N,62 43.01 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TALATA?

The seabed around the TALATA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the TALATA sink?

The TALATA sank on Oct 24, 1985.

When was the wreck of the TALATA discovered?

The wreck of the TALATA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the TALATA belong to?

The TALATA belonged to KN.

What type of wreck is the TALATA?

The TALATA is classified as a motor vessel.

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