Tacoma City (Southern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Tacoma city (southern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.579 N,2 59.351 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.376317
  • Longitude: -2.989183
Wreck Depth 8.46 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 45.64
Sonar Width 29.93
Shadow Height 4.54
Orientation 306
Tonnage 4738
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5282/71 24.2.75 INS WK 8.6MTRS [LAT] IN 532234N, 025917.5W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. H5282/71 15.4.75 NOW IN 532234.5N, 025917W. (MD & HC LTR DTD 17.3.75). BR STD. RSDRA2023000324221 21.12.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 5.12.2023 IN 5522.571N, 0259.347W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 45.64MTRS, WIDTH 29.93MTRS, HT 4.54MTRS, ORIENTATION 306/126 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY 10/2023, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND DW 8.46 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000491080 09.10.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.54MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, DTD 03.10.25). RETAIN DW 8.46MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REARDON SMITH LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR MANCHESTER. MINED, LATER CUT DOWN. 3 OF 45 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.579 N,2 59.351 W
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FAQ

Where is the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) wreck located?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.579 N,2 59.351 W.

How deep is the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) and where exactly is it located?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) lies at a depth of about 8.46 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.579 N,2 59.351 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART)?

The seabed around the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) sink?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) sank on Mar 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) belong to?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) carrying?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART)?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) had a tonnage of 4738 tons.

What type of wreck is the TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART)?

The TACOMA CITY (SOUTHERN PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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