Tambour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tambour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 45.14 N,59 43.975 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.752333
  • Longitude: -59.732917
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TAMBOUR
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 80.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1181
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1942
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H03283/42 21.1.43 H03283/42 21.1.43 DW PA IN 085000N, 595000W. (US NM 3664/42). REFERENCE BOOKS ALSO GIVE THIS POSN. - NM 150/43. H3629/64 11.11.68 H3629/64 11.11.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW (STS FOR PA) IN 084500N, 594500W ON NC 517. 23.10.12 23.10.12 SHOWN IN 0845.140N, 5943.975W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY FREIDRIKSTAD MEK VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150NHP. PASSAGE PARAMARIBO FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 175. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the TAMBOUR wreck located?

The TAMBOUR wreck is located at coordinates 8 45.14 N,59 43.975 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAMBOUR?

The seabed around the TAMBOUR lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TAMBOUR sink?

The TAMBOUR sank on Sep 26, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TAMBOUR discovered?

The wreck of the TAMBOUR was discovered in 1943.

What country did the TAMBOUR belong to?

The TAMBOUR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TAMBOUR carrying?

The TAMBOUR was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the TAMBOUR?

The TAMBOUR had a tonnage of 1181 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAMBOUR?

The TAMBOUR is classified as a steam ship.

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