Regent Tiger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Regent tiger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 57 N,15 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.950000
  • Longitude: -15.566667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENT TIGER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.9 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 10176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Regent Tiger is located at coordinates 47 57 N, 15 34 W, situated in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean approximately 400 miles west of Bishop Rock. Recorded as a sinking position, the wreckage rests at a depth of over 4800 meters. Documented in historical maritime records regarding World War II submarine activity, the site represents a significant historical underwater obstruction. The wreck of the Regent Tiger remains at these coordinates with no further salvage action taken since its initial sinking on September 10, 1939.

Surveying Details

H034/39 10.9.39 H034/39 10.9.39 SINKING POSN 475700N, 153400W. NO ACTION. 10.7.87 10.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 4800MTRS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL). SANK 400 MILES W OF BISHOP ROCK. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOWNING SS CO. OIL ENGINE OF 1012 NHP FOR 11.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR AVONMOUTH. TORPEDOED U-48. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the REGENT TIGER wreck located?

The REGENT TIGER wreck is located at coordinates 47 57 N,15 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENT TIGER?

The seabed around the REGENT TIGER lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the REGENT TIGER sink?

The REGENT TIGER sank on Sep 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the REGENT TIGER discovered?

The wreck of the REGENT TIGER was discovered in 1939.

What country did the REGENT TIGER belong to?

The REGENT TIGER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REGENT TIGER carrying?

The REGENT TIGER was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the REGENT TIGER?

The REGENT TIGER had a tonnage of 10176 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENT TIGER?

The REGENT TIGER is classified as a tanker.

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