Texanita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Texanita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 46.5 S,21 34.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.775000
  • Longitude: 21.578333
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEXANITA
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 266 m
Width 38.7 m
Draught 18.7
Tonnage 48339
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.8.72 22.8.72 WRECK OF TEXANITA IN 345000S, 211300E FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (LL VOL.209). NCA. H3086/72 28.9.72 H3086/72 28.9.72 NOW REPORTED IN 344300S, 212300E IN 12FMS BY GERMAN VESSEL. (NAVSAT 071/72). NCA, AWAIT SA NM. H3086/72 15.11.72 H3086/72 15.11.72 WK LEAST DEPTH 42MTRS IN 344630S, 213442E. (HYDROG SAN DTD 2.11.72, SAS PROTEA). INS WK LEAST DEPTH 23FMS. - NM 2231/72. 17.5.79 17.5.79 NOW WK 42MTRS. NC 2083.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTEROCEAN OIL TRANSPORT CORP. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR RAS TANURA. 44 LIVES WERE LOST AFTER SHE COLLIDED WITH LIBERIAN STEAM TANKER OSWEGO GUARDIAN, SHE EXPLODED, CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN 4 MINUTES. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TEXANITA wreck located?

The TEXANITA wreck is located at coordinates 34 46.5 S,21 34.7 E.

How deep is the TEXANITA and where exactly is it located?

The TEXANITA lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 34 46.5 S,21 34.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEXANITA?

The seabed around the TEXANITA lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the TEXANITA sink?

The TEXANITA sank on Aug 21, 1972.

When was the wreck of the TEXANITA discovered?

The wreck of the TEXANITA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the TEXANITA belong to?

The TEXANITA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the TEXANITA carrying?

The TEXANITA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TEXANITA?

The TEXANITA had a tonnage of 48339 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEXANITA?

The TEXANITA is classified as a steam ship.

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