Tiran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tiran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 9 N,16 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.150000
  • Longitude: -16.883333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIRAN
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 20.7 m
Width 3 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 1271
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.8.78 18.8.78 VESSEL SANK IN 1.5M OFF JOAL, 50M OF DAKAR. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA, POSN 140900N, 165300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BANJUL FOR LAS PALMAS. FOUNDERED 1.5M OFF JOAL, 50M OF DAKAR. (LLOYDS VOL.233).

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FAQ

Where is the TIRAN wreck located?

The TIRAN wreck is located at coordinates 14 9 N,16 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIRAN?

The seabed around the TIRAN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TIRAN sink?

The TIRAN sank on Dec 31, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TIRAN discovered?

The wreck of the TIRAN was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TIRAN belong to?

The TIRAN belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the TIRAN?

The TIRAN had a tonnage of 1271 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIRAN?

The TIRAN is classified as a trawler.

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