Tanfory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tanfory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 50 N,83 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.833333
  • Longitude: 83.166667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANFORY
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 155.4 m
Width 20.3 m
Draught 12.4
Tonnage 10606
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 21.3.85 VESSEL ABANDONED IN 075000N, 831000E APPROX, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK SOON AFTERWARDS. (LL, 5.3.85). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 3000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1962 BY BREMER VULKAN A.G., BREMEN-VEGESACK. VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WELLRUN SHIPPING CO., LTD, PASSAGE KANDLA FOR CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH. WAS ABANDONED AFTER FLOODING IN HOLDS APPROX 60M OFF TRINCOMALEE, SHE WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK SOON AFTER BEING ABANDONED. ALL CREW MEMBERS WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TANFORY wreck located?

The TANFORY wreck is located at coordinates 7 50 N,83 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANFORY?

The seabed around the TANFORY lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the TANFORY sink?

The TANFORY sank on Mar 4, 1985.

When was the wreck of the TANFORY discovered?

The wreck of the TANFORY was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TANFORY belong to?

The TANFORY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TANFORY carrying?

The TANFORY was carrying clay products,salt.

What was the tonnage of the TANFORY?

The TANFORY had a tonnage of 10606 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANFORY?

The TANFORY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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