Tarbert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tarbert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.824 N,2 59.781 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.397067
  • Longitude: -2.996350
Wreck Depth 4.4 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARBERT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details H9817/19 29.12.1919 SANK ABOUT 280YDS ABOUT W BY S QUARTER S (MAG) OF THE NORTH PIER HEAD OF ENTRANCE TO THE DUKES DOCK. WATCH VESSEL STATIONED NTH OF WRECK. G CONL BUOY WITH FL G LT STH OF WRECK. (MERSEY D & HB, NM DTD 23.12.1919). INS ON CHARTS. - NM ACTION. H5094/21 19.9.1921 WRECK & LT BUOY HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (MD & HB 19.9.21). DELETE. - NM ACTION. SOME CARGO SALVED. DEPTH 16FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). INS AS WK 2FMS 4FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 4.4MTRS [LAT] SHOWN IN 532350N, 025942W ON MDHB CHART 1974. NC 3490. 31.12.79 NOT SHOWN ON NC 3490. (NC1). 11.8.86 WK 4.4MTRS SHOWN IN 532348.5N, 025942W ON MERSEY 21/5. BR STD. HH206/260/01 14.4.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 35-1, BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS IN DEPTHS OF 3 TO 5MTRS. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY DTD 5.11.93). NCA. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.4.14 SHOWN AS WK 4.4MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.14]. RSDRA2024000318469 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). NOW BURIED. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 21.11.24). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2025

Circumstances of loss

23.12.1919 EX-NETO. BUILT IN 1882 BY DOBIE & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LIMERICK SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 199NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DAKKAR FOR LIVERPOOL. SUNK ON 22/23.12.1919 AT MIDNIGHT FOLLOWING COLLISION. RAISED AND BEACHED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TARBERT wreck located?

The TARBERT wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.824 N,2 59.781 W.

How deep is the TARBERT and where exactly is it located?

The TARBERT lies at a depth of about 4.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.824 N,2 59.781 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARBERT?

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

When did the TARBERT sink?

The TARBERT sank on Dec 23, 1919.

When was the wreck of the TARBERT discovered?

The wreck of the TARBERT was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TARBERT belong to?

The TARBERT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TARBERT carrying?

The TARBERT was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the TARBERT?

The TARBERT had a tonnage of 1696 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARBERT?

The TARBERT is classified as a steam ship.

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