Talata Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Talata Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 16.29 N,62 43.01 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 8, 2000 |
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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