Hms Tamar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms tamar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17.05 N,114 10.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.284167
  • Longitude: 114.173333
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TAMAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.7 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4650
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1962
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2006

Surveying Details

H4856/45 8.12.45 DWP (MASTS) IN 221703N, 1141024E, OR 154DEGS, 7.35C FROM KOWLOON CLOCK TOWER. (HMS CHALLENGER). - NM 4038/45. H1941/47 7.3.47 SHOWN AS DWP, WITH BOWS & MASTS SHOWING, LYING NE/SW, BOWS SW, ON HMS CHALLENGER SURVEY [E7734]. NE 1459. 22.8.49 MAST NO LONGER SHOWS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1459. H1941/47 17.6.50 BOWS NO LONGER SHOW, CHART AS DWP. (COMMMODORE HONG KONG). - NM 1150/50. H1941/47 9.2.52 REPORTED TO BE DISPERSED. H2455/52 7.5.72 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 4FMS 2FT IN POSN 252DEGS, 2420FT FROM KELLET ISLAND NORTHERN FLAGSTAFF. (HMS DAMPIER). - NM 838/52. H1162/64 12.5.64 TWO BOAT WIRE DRIFT SWEEP. CLEAR AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FT IN GEN DEPTH 35FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED MUD, SAND & GRAVEL. AREA WAS CLOSELY SOUNDED BUT NO TRACE OF WK WAS FOUND. (HMS DAMPIER, 26.6.62). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1863 BY SAMUDA, POPULAR. SCUTTLED AT HONG KONG. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 17.05 N,114 10.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TAMAR wreck located?

The HMS TAMAR wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.05 N,114 10.4 E.

How deep is the HMS TAMAR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TAMAR lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 22 17.05 N,114 10.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TAMAR?

The seabed around the HMS TAMAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS TAMAR sink?

The HMS TAMAR sank on Dec 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS TAMAR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TAMAR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS TAMAR belong to?

The HMS TAMAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TAMAR?

The HMS TAMAR had a tonnage of 4650 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TAMAR?

The HMS TAMAR is classified as a steam ship.

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