Tartary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tartary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37 N,5 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.616667
  • Longitude: -5.266667
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARTARY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 4181
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.5.18 M25496 24.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 8M ENE OF SKULMARTIN LT V. (BOT MASTER). POSN 543700, 051600W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 20.5.18 M010167 20.5.18 TORPEDOED 8M E OF SKULMASTER LT V. (AP REPORT). NCA. H3671/72 5.3.73 H3671/72 5.3.73 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS FAWN, ROS DTD 1.12.72). NCA, AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1901 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D MCIVER & SONS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 482 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR RIVER PLATE. TORPEDOED BY U-86. TAKEN IN TOW, BUT SANK SOON AFTERWARDS. CREW RECOVERED. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TARTARY wreck located?

The TARTARY wreck is located at coordinates 54 37 N,5 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARTARY?

The seabed around the TARTARY lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the TARTARY sink?

The TARTARY sank on May 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TARTARY discovered?

The wreck of the TARTARY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TARTARY belong to?

The TARTARY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TARTARY carrying?

The TARTARY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TARTARY?

The TARTARY had a tonnage of 4181 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARTARY?

The TARTARY is classified as a steam ship.

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