The Tetrarch (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
The tetrarch (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.785 N,1 22.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.379750
  • Longitude: -1.368250
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 101
Tonnage 225
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/41 1.12.41 SANK AFTER COLLISION NEAR 20T BUOY WHOSE POSITION IS 552200N, 012142W. (C IN C ROSYTH). - TFNM 2534/41. H067/44 AREA SEARCHED, NO TRACE. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NCA. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 16.6.99 IN 5522.785N, 0122.095W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.5 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 101/281 DEGS WITH BOWS 101 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. ?BOW BROKEN OFF. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 52MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL OF BEVERLEY, YORKSHIRE. OWNED BY THE NORTH WESTERN STEAM FISHING CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 59 HP FOR 10 KNOTS. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES. REQUISITIONED IN AUGUST 1914 AS MINESWEEPER HMT FY-254. RETURED TO OWNERS IN 1919. SOLD IN OCTOBER 1919 TO THOMAS BASCOMBE OF GRIMSBY, IN OCTOBER 1935 TO DOBSON SHIP REPAIR CO AND IN 1940 TO THE PERIHELION STEAM FISHING CO. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS KOOGA (1100 TONS). NINE MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOW MISSING

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FAQ

Where is the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.785 N,1 22.095 W.

How deep is the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.785 N,1 22.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) sink?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY)?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY)?

The THE TETRARCH (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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