Taurus (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Taurus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20.733 N,0 22.627 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.345550
  • Longitude: -0.377117
Wreck Depth 28.1 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAURUS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74.5
Sonar Width 22.8
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 311
Tonnage 1238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 9.9.18 SUNK CLOSE TO R BUOY IN 542200N, 002230W. (SIO, NEWCASTLE, 9.9.18 - M42113). H6391/19 21.9.18 SUNK IN 542100N, 002300W. (VAEC - AP REPORT). SUNK IN 542010N, 002200W. (CAPT (D)). THIS LATTER POSN TO BE ACCEPTED. INS WK (PA) IN 542010N, 002200W. H3752/26 11.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (PA) (1918). BR STD. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 129. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 LOCATED IN 522047N, 002230W USING RADAR RANGES. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). AMEND TO WKPA 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 25.2.93 LOCATED IN 542040.5N, 002226W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 17.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 09.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5420.733N, 0022.627W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 74.5MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HT4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 311/131. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, PARTIALLY INTACT WITH LARGE DEBRIS FIELD. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 80 WHILE ON PASSAGE ROUEN TO TYNE AND BERGEN.

General Comments

Partially intact, parts buried

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FAQ

Where is the TAURUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 20.733 N,0 22.627 W.

How deep is the TAURUS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 28.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 20.733 N,0 22.627 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAURUS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TAURUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the TAURUS (PROBABLY) sink?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TAURUS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAURUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TAURUS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TAURUS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TAURUS (PROBABLY)?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1238 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAURUS (PROBABLY)?

The TAURUS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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