Tatvan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tatvan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 20.94 N,28 40.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.349000
  • Longitude: 28.682833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TATVAN
Type coaster
Flag TR
Length 81.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.10.78 26.10.78 VESSEL SANK OFF KARABURUN POINT, TURKEY (LL). NCA. POSN 412100N, 284100E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1937. EX-BITLIS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SABAN HANTAL WHO BOUGHT THE VESSEL IN 1970. PASSAGE POOLIMA FOR ISTANBUL. VESSEL RAN INTO BAD WEATHER AND SANK OFF KARABURUN POINT, TURKEY. 4 CREW MEMBERS LOST. OWNERS STATE VESSEL CANNOT BE LOCATED AND HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (LL VOLS 234, 235 & 238)

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FAQ

Where is the TATVAN wreck located?

The TATVAN wreck is located at coordinates 41 20.94 N,28 40.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TATVAN?

The seabed around the TATVAN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the TATVAN sink?

The TATVAN sank on Oct 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TATVAN discovered?

The wreck of the TATVAN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TATVAN belong to?

The TATVAN belonged to TR.

What cargo was the TATVAN carrying?

The TATVAN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the TATVAN?

The TATVAN had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the TATVAN?

The TATVAN is classified as a coaster.

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