Tunis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tunis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 8.988 N,0 30.196 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.149800
  • Longitude: 0.503267
Wreck Depth 11.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNIS
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 1986

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Tunis is an underwater obstruction located off the East Coast of England in the North Sea at coordinates 53 8.988 N, 0 30.196 E. Sunk while at anchor on June 14, 1944, the site rests on a sandy seabed with a least clearance depth of 11.2 meters or 39 feet. Historically known to cause fishing gear snags, this charted marine obstruction is officially recorded by the UK Hydrographic Office.

Surveying Details

H0401/44 14.6.44 SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR. LOCATED 530915N, 003012E. CLEAR AT 46FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 14.1.44). INS AS NDWPA. LC 1190. H0401/44 2.11.56 EXAM'D IN 530858N, 003018E USING DECCA. OROPESA CLEAR AT 39FT, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 47FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS SCOTT, 24.8.56). AMEND TO WK 39FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2667/56. H1519/58 31.1.62 WK HAS CAUSED FISHING GEAR LOSSES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. (DISTRICT INSPECTION OF FISHERIES GRIMSBY). 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 11.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 108.

Circumstances of loss

A THAMES SAILING BARGE. SANK WHILST AT ANCHOR.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TUNIS wreck located?

The TUNIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 8.988 N,0 30.196 E.

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

The TUNIS lies at a depth of about 11.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 8.988 N,0 30.196 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNIS?

The seabed around the TUNIS lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the TUNIS sink?

The TUNIS sank on Jan 8, 1944.

When was the wreck of the TUNIS discovered?

The wreck of the TUNIS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the TUNIS belong to?

The TUNIS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TUNIS?

The TUNIS is classified as a barge.

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