Tecumseh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tecumseh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 57.973 S,32 59.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.966217
  • Longitude: 32.992167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TECUMSEH
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 6828
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1932
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Tecumseh is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Mozambique near Cabo de Inhaca in the Indian Ocean. Its officially charted GPS coordinates are 25 57.973 S, 32 59.53 E. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office dating from 1933 through 2011 document the positional updates and re-assessments of the Tecumseh wreck based on British Admiralty charts and Portuguese chart data.

Surveying Details

H2088/33 29.3.33 H2088/33 29.3.33 ST IN 255746S, 325955E, OR 019DEGS, 8.5C FROM CABO DE INHACA LT. (BERLIN NM 11/869/33). NE 644, NE 2089. NOTE. 13.2.64 13.2.64 SHOWN IN 255754S, 325931.5E ON PORTUGUESE CHARTS. NE 644. 28.7.94 28.7.94 [WGD] POSN: 255754S, 325929E. NC 644. 23.11.02 23.11.02 [WGD] POSN RE-ASSESSED: 2557.960S, 3259.420E. NE 644. 23.3.11 SEP 20011/000015611 23.3.11 SHOWN IN 2557.973S, 3259.530E [WGD] ON PG 2568 (IMAGERY DTD 2009). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the TECUMSEH wreck located?

The TECUMSEH wreck is located at coordinates 25 57.973 S,32 59.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TECUMSEH?

The seabed around the TECUMSEH lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TECUMSEH sink?

The TECUMSEH sank on Nov 23, 1932.

When was the wreck of the TECUMSEH discovered?

The wreck of the TECUMSEH was discovered in 1933.

What country did the TECUMSEH belong to?

The TECUMSEH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TECUMSEH carrying?

The TECUMSEH was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the TECUMSEH?

The TECUMSEH had a tonnage of 6828 tons.

What type of wreck is the TECUMSEH?

The TECUMSEH is classified as a tanker.

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