Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Tayjack 1 (part of) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 56.165 N,1 17.575 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | TAYJACK 1 (PART OF) |
| Type | drill vessel/rig |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 14, 1993 |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | HH242/550/05 2.3.94 DANGEROUS DEBRIS ASSOCIATED WITH DRILLING RIG TAYJACK 1, REPORTED TO LIE IN 525608.5N, 011741E, MARKED BY 2 BUOYS. (MARINE DIRECTORATE, SOUTHAMPTON, FAX DTD 9.2.94, & SIR MCALPINE LTD, FAX DTD 9.2.94). - NM 955/94. HH242/550/05 12.4.94 SCAFFOLDING, CABLES, TUBES & ROPES REPORTED REMOVED. (A M J ROPER. LTR REC'D 11.4.94). NCA. HH242/550/06 2.10.95 WRECKAGE NOW DESCRIBED AS FOUL. (NC1B, W.O., REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY). COVERED BY LEGEND 'FOUL AREA'. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 16, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
UNMANNED RIG COLLAPSED IN BAD WEATHER AND DRIFTED ASHORE DESTROYING END OF CROMER PIER. PART OF RIG, POSSIBLY LEGS, REMAIN AT DRILLING SITE.
Nearby Wrecks:
- Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck 1671.9 M
- Lanterna (Probably) Wreck 2959.1 M
- Corea Wreck 3146 M
- Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck 3337.6 M
- Tayjack 1 (Part Of) Wreck 3428.1 M
- Tyneford Wreck 3635.7 M
- Other Wreck 70856 4340 M
- Empress Wreck 5006.3 M
- Teddington Wreck 5527.6 M
- Georgia (Stern Section) Wreck 5968 M
General Comments
COVERED BY FOUL AREA [10843]