Taquari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Taquari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 23.75 S,53 44.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.395833
  • Longitude: -53.743333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAQUARI
Type carrier
Flag BR
Length 160.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 7895
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2761/69 5.10.71 H2761/69 5.10.71 ST IN 342430S, 534650W. (BUENOS NM 171/71). BR STD. 20.12.71 20.12.71 BROKE INTO THREE PIECES ON 6.12.71. (LLOYDS VOL.206). NCA. H1277/72 8.3.72 H1277/72 8.3.72 ST PA (CONSPIC) REPORTED IN 342345S, 534436W BY MS ALTENBURY, OR 072DEGS, 1.75M FROM CABO POLONIO LT. (ROSTOCK W.E 5/72 (15)). BR STD. 19.4.78 19.4.78 SUSPECTED POLLUTION BY GAS BUBBLING FROM WK, KILLING SEALIONS, FISH, HORSES, COWS, DOGS, & ONE HUMAN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. HH650/350/01 14.6.90 HH650/350/01 14.6.90 SHOWN AS ST PA ON GERMAN NR 946 [1990 EDN]. BR STD. 22.1.09 22.1.09 NOT SHOWN ON URUGUAY 3 [JUL '07 EDN, 1:30,000]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3064.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY CIA. COM. E NAV. ESTALIERO MAUA, RIO DE JANEIRO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. DE NAV. LLOYD BRASILEIRO. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF ISLAS DE TORRES, CABO POLONIO, AFTER SUSTAINING RUDDER DAMAGE. HER HOLDS AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED, ABANDONED BY HER 35 CREW AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 23.75 S,53 44.6 W
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FAQ

Where is the TAQUARI wreck located?

The TAQUARI wreck is located at coordinates 34 23.75 S,53 44.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAQUARI?

The seabed around the TAQUARI lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TAQUARI sink?

The TAQUARI sank on Apr 13, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TAQUARI discovered?

The wreck of the TAQUARI was discovered in 1971.

What country did the TAQUARI belong to?

The TAQUARI belonged to BR.

What cargo was the TAQUARI carrying?

The TAQUARI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TAQUARI?

The TAQUARI had a tonnage of 7895 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAQUARI?

The TAQUARI is classified as a carrier.

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