Taroudant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Taroudant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 36.273 N,7 35.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.604550
  • Longitude: -7.593883
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAROUDANT
Type carrier
Flag MA
Length 110.8 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.2
Tonnage 2589
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck TAROUDANT is located off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco, in the Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 33 36.273 N, 7 35.633 W. This underwater obstruction was historically recorded as lying on its side in Berth 23 at the Port of Casablanca. Following various hydrographic surveys and reported salvage operations, the status of the wreck has been updated in nautical records, transitioning from an underwater obstruction to salvaged or lifted. The site remains a point of interest for maritime charting and historical navigation archives regarding coastal obstacles near the Casablanca harbor area.

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] LYING ON HER SIDE IN BERTH 23, CASABLANCA. (LLOYDS VOL.198) NCA. H2801/67 9.12.69 DWP, BOWS N, IN 333630N, 073651W. (MS SONNEBERG ROSTOCK NM 2332/69) ALTHOUGH WILL PROBABLY BE SALVAGED INS AS DWP. BR STD. 2.3.72 SHOWN AS ST IN 333626N, 073544W ON SPANISH 50 [OCT '71 EDN]. NCA YET. 16.9.75 SHOWN AS ST IN 333626N, 073544W [MER] ON FRENCH 5697 [JUL '75 EDN]. BR STD. H3867/77 13.6.78 DELETE. (BREST NM 19/32/78) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1949 BY HELSINGORS SKIBS & MSK., ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE MAROCAINE DE NAVIGATION FRUITIERE. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING LAID UP SINCE JUNE '69, LYING ON HER SIDE AT BERTH 23, CASABLANCA. WK WAS PARTIALLY DISMANTLED BEFORE BEING REFLOATED & BROKEN UP LOCALLY. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 36.273 N,7 35.633 W
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FAQ

Where is the TAROUDANT wreck located?

The TAROUDANT wreck is located at coordinates 33 36.273 N,7 35.633 W.

When did the TAROUDANT sink?

The TAROUDANT sank on Oct 7, 1969.

When was the wreck of the TAROUDANT discovered?

The wreck of the TAROUDANT was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TAROUDANT belong to?

The TAROUDANT belonged to MA.

What was the tonnage of the TAROUDANT?

The TAROUDANT had a tonnage of 2589 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAROUDANT?

The TAROUDANT is classified as a carrier.

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