Inverdargle (Bow Section) (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inverdargle (bow section) (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 16.934 N,3 46.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.282233
  • Longitude: -3.779300
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 26.8
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 15
Tonnage 9456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0120/40 24.10.49 WK LOCATED IN 511655N, 034647W ON 10.9.49. SWEPT CLEAR AT 63FT [MLWS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65FT IN GEN DEPTH 99FT. NO SCOUR. POSSIBLY PART OF INVERGALE (HMS SEAGULL, 2.10.49). INS AS WK 10FMS 3FT. - NM 2040/49. H5293/71 24.1.72 AMEND TO WK 18.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1165. H3942/88 22.1.90 EXAM'D 4.8.89 IN 511654N, 034640.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.9, FOUL AT 19.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 23.5 TO 26MTRS. LIES ON A ROCKY SEABED BETWEEN TWO RIDGES AND IS ORIENTATED 080/260 DEG. APPEARS TO BE THE BOW SECTION OF THE INVERDARGLE. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 464). BR STD. 27.1.12 LOCATED 2.12.10 IN 5116.934N, 0346.758W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.17 IN GEN DEPTH 32.15MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26.8MTRS, WIDTH 20.0MTRS, HT 7.98MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. STROMG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). AMEND WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1983 BY DEUTSCH WERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 997 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MASCHINENFBRK, AUGSBURG-NURNBURG A G, AUGSBURG. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR AVONMOUTH. ?MINED (WW2SL) OR ?TORPEDOED BY U 33. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, 1939-45).

General Comments

LIES BETWEEN TWO ROCK RIDGES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.934 N,3 46.758 W
Inverdargle (Bow Section) (Probably) on Wreck Map Inverdargle (Bow Section) (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.934 N,3 46.758 W.

How deep is the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.934 N,3 46.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sink?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1949.

What country did the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belong to?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) carrying?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 9456 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.