Tanga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tanga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 5 N,120 27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.083333
  • Longitude: 120.450000
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANGA
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 101.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3005
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4668/74 14.1.82 SANK IN 190500N, 1202700E APPROX. (LL, 22.12.81). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY IMABARI ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEYANG SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR INCHON. SANK OFF THE NW COAST OF LUZON. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TANGA wreck located?

The TANGA wreck is located at coordinates 19 5 N,120 27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANGA?

The seabed around the TANGA lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the TANGA sink?

The TANGA sank on Dec 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TANGA discovered?

The wreck of the TANGA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the TANGA belong to?

The TANGA belonged to KP.

What cargo was the TANGA carrying?

The TANGA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the TANGA?

The TANGA had a tonnage of 3005 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANGA?

The TANGA is classified as a carrier.

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