River Tay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
River tay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30.146 N,5 42.114 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.502433
  • Longitude: -5.701900
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER TAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1943
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563000N, 054200W. SEE ALSO ALEKSANDAR [2711]. H5249/73 14.1.74 POSN AND AREA SOUNDED OUT, NOTHING LOCATED. (BOAT PARTY, NP 5640). NCA. 6.12.82 BALLISTA [2712], DESCRIBED AS A PUFFER. REPORTED AS INTACT, LYING UPRIGHT, ON TOP OF 2 OTHER WKS, ONE A STEEL DRIFTER, 80FT LONG. THIS IS POSSIBLY THE ARDFERN, WHICH SANK 1950 (SEE ALEXANDER [2711]). THE LOWEST WK IS AN 80FT IRON VESSEL. RIBS OF A FURTHER IRON WK LIES CLOSE TO NE. (BSAC WK REGISTER). 12.1.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. WK LIES BENEATH THE BALLISTA [2712] & ALEXANDER [2711]. POSN AMENDED TO 5630.156N, 0542.049W. COVERED BY [2712]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HENRY BUTCHER. BUILT IN 1918 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G G PATON. GRANTON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 57HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRANTON FOR FISHING AND RETURN. DROVE ASHORE IN A GALE AFTER ENGINE BREAKDOWN. ONE REPORT SUGGESTS BUNKERS WERE THROWN OVERBOARD AND VESSEL REFLOATED HERSELF, HOWEVER LLOYDS CASUALTY REGISTER SUGGESTS WK REMAINED ON THE ROCKS. (SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 2712

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER TAY wreck located?

The RIVER TAY wreck is located at coordinates 56 30.146 N,5 42.114 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER TAY?

The seabed around the RIVER TAY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the RIVER TAY sink?

The RIVER TAY sank on Nov 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the RIVER TAY discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER TAY was discovered in 1943.

What country did the RIVER TAY belong to?

The RIVER TAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER TAY?

The RIVER TAY had a tonnage of 203 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER TAY?

The RIVER TAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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