Tern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 51.84 N,7 37.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.864000
  • Longitude: -7.631667
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 101.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3246
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/84 30.11.84 SANK 15M N OF CASABLANCA. (LL, 17.11.84). POSN 335200N, 073800W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY, PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000174654 10.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551. [ED2, COR TO 1.1.16]. NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

12.11.84 BUILT IN 1972. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CASCADA INVESTMENT INC. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LAGOS. WAS INVOLVED IN MAJOR COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN M TANKER NORSE VENTURE OFF PORTUGAL ON 12.11.84. CONTINUED ON VOYAGE BUT TOOK IN WATER & SANK 15M N OF CASABLANCA NEXT DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TERN wreck located?

The TERN wreck is located at coordinates 33 51.84 N,7 37.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERN?

The seabed around the TERN lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the TERN sink?

The TERN sank on Nov 13, 1984.

When was the wreck of the TERN discovered?

The wreck of the TERN was discovered in 1984.

What country did the TERN belong to?

The TERN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the TERN?

The TERN had a tonnage of 3246 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERN?

The TERN is classified as a motor vessel.

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