Tassia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tassia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 36 N,51 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.600000
  • Longitude: -51.400000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASSIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7248
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 13.9.72 SANK 680M SE OF CAPE RACE, NEWFOUNDLAND. (LIBERTY SHIPS AND MSD). NCA, POSN 363600N, 512400W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

LIBERTY SHIP, BUILT 1943, BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD, BALTIMORE. WAS ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION AFTER HOLDS FLOODED ABOUT 680M SE OF CAPE RACE, NEWFOUNDLAND, WHILE ON PASSAGE ANTWERP TO HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARSUERTE CIA. NAV. S.A. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TASSIA wreck located?

The TASSIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 36 N,51 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TASSIA?

The seabed around the TASSIA lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the TASSIA sink?

The TASSIA sank on May 9, 1965.

When was the wreck of the TASSIA discovered?

The wreck of the TASSIA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the TASSIA belong to?

The TASSIA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the TASSIA?

The TASSIA had a tonnage of 7248 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASSIA?

The TASSIA is classified as a steam ship.

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