Tairlaw Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tairlaw Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 34.448 N,61 27.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.574133
  • Longitude: -61.458933
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAIRLAW
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 37.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 187
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/352/01 4.4.90 STRANDED WRECK OF TAIRLAW WAS STRUCK BY MV OSKA FLOA WHEN SHE GROUNDED IN 153424N, 612809W. TAIRLAW LIES JUST S OF THIS POSN, BEAM ON TO THE BEACH AND WITH BOWS S. (LL 14.10.89). SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST PA CLOSE N ON 728 [PRINCE RUPERT BAY]. - NM 1184/90. [WGD] POSN: 1534.448N, 6127.536W. NE 697. SEP 2019/000061135 26.09.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2018. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, HI1600). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED DURING HURRICANE 'KLAUS'. (LL).

General Comments

LIES WITH BEAM TO BEACH, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the TAIRLAW wreck located?

The TAIRLAW wreck is located at coordinates 15 34.448 N,61 27.536 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAIRLAW?

The seabed around the TAIRLAW lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the TAIRLAW sink?

The TAIRLAW sank on Nov 9, 1984.

When was the wreck of the TAIRLAW discovered?

The wreck of the TAIRLAW was discovered in 1984.

What country did the TAIRLAW belong to?

The TAIRLAW belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TAIRLAW?

The TAIRLAW had a tonnage of 187 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAIRLAW?

The TAIRLAW is classified as a motor vessel.