Tam O Shanter (Part)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tam o shanter (part)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.011 N,1 11.016 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.733517
  • Longitude: 1.183600
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26.3
Sonar Width 6.9
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 140
Cargo refuse and waste,construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1943
Scour Dimensions 251.5,022.8,005.8,236
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01247/43 22.5.44 POSN 514412N, 011148E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23FT. (FOIC HARWICH, 20.5.44). H01274/43 4.9.50 EXAMINED IN 514347N, 011103E [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4FT, FOUL AT 5FT. GEN DEPTH 7-13FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.8.50). INS AS WK 4FT. - NM 1736/50. H507/66 1.6.66 CLEARED TO WITHIN 2FT OF BOTTOM. (HMS ENTERPRISE). 12.6.69 SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 3FT [LAT] ON NE 1975. 25.9.73 SHOWN AS WK 0.9MTRS. NC 1975. H4634/74 22.11.74 SEARCHED FOR BY CLOSE SOUNDING. NOTHING FOUND. (ISS 1974). RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. H2918/83 16.4.86 NO TRACE FOUND USING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 197). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2009/000185557 21.12.09 WK LOCATED IN 5144.011N, 0111.015E [WGD]. DCS3 LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 2.6MTR. (RPS ENERGY, GUNFLEET SAND WINDFARM CABLE ROUTE SURVEY DTD 2006). AMENDED TO LIVE. CLOSE TO BANK. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2010000137384 16.9.10 INSERTED ON BA 1975 & 1183. - NM BLOCK 4774/10. 31.5.11 AMEND WK USC 7MTRS. NE 1975. SEP 2016/000181430 13.3.17 EXAM'D 28.10.16; IN 5144.011N, 0111.015E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.74MTRS, GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 25.15MTRS, WIDTH 7.43MTRS, HT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. WK APPEARS MAINLY INTACT. SCOUR LENGTH 64.93MTRS, 3.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 062 DEGS. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE10). AMEND DW 9.7MTRS. RSDRA2024000232298 30.10.24 EXAM'D 17.12.2023; LOCATED IN 5144.011N, 0111.016E [WGD]. LEAST M.B DEPTH 9.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.48MTRS. LENGTH 26.3MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS, ORIENT 140DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED WRECK RESTING ON SMALL BANK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AN, HI1802-H525-14402). RETAIN DW 9.7MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

A THAMES BARGE. BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MALDON. CARGO BRICK RUBBLE FROM BOMBED LONDON BUILDINGS FOR RUNWAY CONSTRUCTON. SPRANG A LEAK AND ANCHORED. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY THE LIFEBOAT BUT THE TOW PARTED AND SHE ANCHORED AGAIN FOR THE NIGHT. NEXT MORNING THE TOW RECOMMENCED IN A FORCE 10 NW GALE BUT AGAIN THE TOW PARTED. SHE MADE SAIL FOR HARWICH BUT SUDDENLY CAPSIZED. THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.011 N,1 11.016 E.

How deep is the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.011 N,1 11.016 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) was carrying refuse and waste,construction materials.

What type of wreck is the TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The TAM O SHANTER (PART)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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