City Of Tampico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of tampico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 42.966 N,4 18.969 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.716100
  • Longitude: -4.316150
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF TAMPICO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1513
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2020

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PD IN 474300N, 041900W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. DELETE. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 474300N, 041900W ON FRENCH 6791 [1979 EDN]. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 474302N, 041853W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 25.5.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 474302N, 041852.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574045). NCA. HH353/351/01 16.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 55MTRS. BR STD. 13.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS IN 4743.033N, 0418.883W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2820 [2000 EDN]. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4742.966N, 0418.969W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY BERGENS MEK VERKS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HARLOFF & RODSETH. PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER TO NANTES. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF TAMPICO wreck located?

The CITY OF TAMPICO wreck is located at coordinates 47 42.966 N,4 18.969 W.

How deep is the CITY OF TAMPICO and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF TAMPICO lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 47 42.966 N,4 18.969 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF TAMPICO?

The seabed around the CITY OF TAMPICO lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF TAMPICO sink?

The CITY OF TAMPICO sank on Jan 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF TAMPICO discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF TAMPICO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CITY OF TAMPICO belong to?

The CITY OF TAMPICO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CITY OF TAMPICO carrying?

The CITY OF TAMPICO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF TAMPICO?

The CITY OF TAMPICO had a tonnage of 1513 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF TAMPICO?

The CITY OF TAMPICO is classified as a steam ship.

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