Tamara Xii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tamara xii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 0.14 N,2 23.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.002333
  • Longitude: -2.386350
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAMARA XII (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 80.8 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.1
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 12
Tonnage 1871
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1923
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2007

Surveying Details

H0276/39 8.5.40 NSC IN 590100N, 022412W. (RA HOME FLEET). 2.1.41 CONTACT REPD BY HMT KINGSTON BERYL IN 590030N, 022630W. HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAM'D 28.5.06 IN 5900.1402N, 0223.1806W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.48 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 012/192 DEGS WITH BOWS N. APPEARS GENERALLY INTACT WITH BREAK 64MTRS BACK FROM BOW. APPEARS TO BE CARGO VESSEL. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 73MTRS. - NM 2167/07. 11.9.07 REPORTED BY DIVERS TO PROBABLY BE THE TAMARA XII, FROM DESCRIPTION, NO MAIN ENGINE OR BOILER FOUND. SMALL DIESEL ENGINE LOCATED, PROBABLY USED AS GENERATOR FOR LIGHTING. (K HEATH, TELECON & E-MAIL, 11.9.07)

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULLED, FULL RIGGED SV, EX-NAWORTH CASTLE, EX- TARPENBEK, BUILT 1892 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDISCHE HANDELS, GES. HACHFELD, FISCHER. G.M.B.H. PASSAGE LEITH FOR HAMBURG. FOUNDERED IN ESE GALE WITH LOSS OF ALL CREW. (K HEATH)

General Comments

?CARGO VESSEL, INTACT, BOWS N,

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FAQ

Where is the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 0.14 N,2 23.181 W.

How deep is the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 59 0.14 N,2 23.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) sink?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 18, 1923.

When was the wreck of the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY)?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1871 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAMARA XII (PROBABLY)?

The TAMARA XII (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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