Temeraire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Temeraire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 4 S,21 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.066667
  • Longitude: -21.500000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEMERAIRE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 144.9 m
Width 19 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 8964
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3008/80 11.4.80 H3008/80 11.4.80 WK IN 280400S, 213000W. (LL, 18.3.80). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEAROC MARITIME INC. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR MINA QABOOS, OMAN. SANK AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY HER CREW DUE TO CRACKS IN NO.4 & 5 HOLDS TAKING ON WATER. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY PICKED UP BY MV DOCERIVER. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TEMERAIRE wreck located?

The TEMERAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 28 4 S,21 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEMERAIRE?

The seabed around the TEMERAIRE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the TEMERAIRE sink?

The TEMERAIRE sank on Mar 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the TEMERAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the TEMERAIRE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TEMERAIRE belong to?

The TEMERAIRE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the TEMERAIRE?

The TEMERAIRE had a tonnage of 8964 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEMERAIRE?

The TEMERAIRE is classified as a motor vessel.

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