Tara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 43.94 N,27 19.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.732333
  • Longitude: 27.327833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TARA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4373/85 19.10.87 H4373/85 19.10.87 RAN AGROUND NEAR HOSKOY, NEAR TEKIRDAG. LYING WITH 10DEGS LIST TO STBD CLOSE ASHORE IN ABOUT 2MTRS OF WATER. SALVAGE BEING ARRANGED. (LLOYDS VOL.270). NCA, POSN 404400N, 271942E [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. HH358/350/01 9.8.89 HH358/350/01 9.8.89 REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL. 271). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2008

Circumstances of loss

HAD TO ANCHOR WHILE ON PASSAGE ISTANBUL FOR CANAKKALE BECAUSE OF ENGINE TROUBLE. ANCHOR DRAGGED DUE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND VESSEL GROUNDED. (LLOYDS VOL. 270).

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FAQ

Where is the TARA wreck located?

The TARA wreck is located at coordinates 40 43.94 N,27 19.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TARA?

The seabed around the TARA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TARA sink?

The TARA sank on Sep 28, 1987.

When was the wreck of the TARA discovered?

The wreck of the TARA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the TARA belong to?

The TARA belonged to HN.

What cargo was the TARA carrying?

The TARA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TARA?

The TARA had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARA?

The TARA is classified as a motor vessel.

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