Tania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 46.417 N,83 57.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.773617
  • Longitude: -83.963333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TANIA
Type motor vessel
Flag CU
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 1143
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1974
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2574/73 8.1.75 H2574/73 8.1.75 AGROUND ON THE CORONA DEL TINGO SHOAL IN 224625N, 835748W. ALL OF THE SHIP'S SIDE AND PART OF THE BOTTOM CAN BE SEEN. (CUBAN NM 28/74). INS AS ST. - NM 167/75. H3083 8.4.76 H3083 8.4.76 REPORTED TO HAVE SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. LYING IN A SW'LY DIRECTION , BLACK HULL, SINGLE MAST FORWARD. APPARENTLY BROKEN FWD OF BRIDGE. RADAR CONSPIC. (MV MORANT, HN DTD 21.3.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY S A B A R N, BRUGES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CUBAN GOVERMENT. EMPLOYED ON THE CUBAN COASTWISE SERVICE. PASSAGE MOA FOR SANTA LUCIA. GROUNDED. ABANDONED AS CTL AFTER A NUMBER OF UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TANIA wreck located?

The TANIA wreck is located at coordinates 22 46.417 N,83 57.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANIA?

The seabed around the TANIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TANIA sink?

The TANIA sank on Feb 20, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TANIA discovered?

The wreck of the TANIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TANIA belong to?

The TANIA belonged to CU.

What cargo was the TANIA carrying?

The TANIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TANIA?

The TANIA had a tonnage of 1143 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANIA?

The TANIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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