Ross Tarifa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ross tarifa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.334 N,1 33.946 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.222233
  • Longitude: 1.565767
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROSS TARIFA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 55.5 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H448/67 24.4.68 AGROUND 292DEGS(T), 1.3 MILE FROM E GOODWIN LTV. (LL, 9,12,13,18.3.68). 1.10.68 DRYING WK LOCATED ON THE GOODWINS. (ISS). PRESUMABLY WK SHOWN ON AIR PHOTOGRAPH F63/543/RAF/4304. 7.10.68 SHOWN IN 511318N, 013400E ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1236. ABOUT 200FT LONG. NCA YET, AWAIT CONFIRMATION FROM ISS. H8033/68 13.12.68 ST VISIBLE AT LW ON 16.10.68 IN 511318N, 013403E [SHOT UP FROM SHIP STATIONS]. (HMS ECHO, HI 1/68). CHART AS ST. NE 1828 & NE 1895. H2100/74 30.1.74 NOT SEEN FROM SHIP AT LW. NO CLOSE SEARCH MADE. (SOISS, DTD 1973). AMEND TO F. NE 1828. H1938/78 20.3.81 NO TRACE OF WK OR SCOUR. NOTHING SEEN AT LW SPRINGS. PRESUME TOTALLY COVERED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.. HH090/511/01 12.2.91 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (NP 1016, HI 511). HH090/738/01 22.7.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMENTER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON DCS3. (NP 1016, HI 738). NCA. HH091/294/01 8.4.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. 26.2.13 NOT SURVEYED 12.2012. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). RSDRA2022000003820 14.03.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021) (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1743). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948 BY COOK WELTON & GEMMALL, LTD. BEVERLEY. WHILE BEING TOWED FROM GRIMSBY TO BRUGES BY THE TUG 'MOORCOCK', BROKE ADRIFT IN HEAVY WEATHER & WENT AGROUND, EVENTUALLY SINKING IN THE SAND & DISAPPEARING. (MSD).

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY.

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FAQ

Where is the ROSS TARIFA wreck located?

The ROSS TARIFA wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.334 N,1 33.946 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSS TARIFA?

The seabed around the ROSS TARIFA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ROSS TARIFA sink?

The ROSS TARIFA sank on Mar 6, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ROSS TARIFA discovered?

The wreck of the ROSS TARIFA was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ROSS TARIFA belong to?

The ROSS TARIFA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ROSS TARIFA?

The ROSS TARIFA had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSS TARIFA?

The ROSS TARIFA is classified as a trawler.

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