Tandil (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tandil (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.581 N,2 59.483 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.309683
  • Longitude: -2.991383
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANDIL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.8 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 9.6
Orientation 176
Tonnage 2897
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details NO PREVIOUS RECORD. H4638/55 22.7.55 H4638/55 22.7.55 WK IN 501834N, 025924W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 29FMS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. GAVE GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES & HMS SCOTT, 28.9.54). AMEND TO WK 24FMS IN REVISED POSN. 23.2.72 23.2.72 AMEND TO WK 22FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). LC 2454. 7.3.73 7.3.73 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 2519. HH100/351/14 8.9.99 HH100/351/14 8.9.99 INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS IN 1999. INVERTED OR ON SIDE SHOWING LOTS OF HULL PLATING. WK IS IN THE REGION OF 230FT LONG. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE HMS MANOR BUT IS TOO LONG. (N R CHIPCHASE). HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 21.6.03 IN 5018.581N, 0259.483W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.7 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS. LIES 176/356 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ON ITS SIDE WITH HULL TO W. HULL REASONABLY INTACT. E SIDE BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 45MTRS. BR STD. 3.3.07 3.3.07 A LARGE SS SOME 110MTRS LONG. LIES ON PORT SIDE AND HAS COLLAPSED. BOWS ARE COMPLETELY SMASHED AND A DETACHED HAWSEPIPE LIES ON THE SEABED WITH A WINCH AND SECTION OF MAST. CENTRAL AREA IS MOSTLY HULL PLATES AND A BOILER STANDS ON END ON THE SEABED. NEAR THE STERN A HOLE IN THE PLATING REVEALS THE PROP SHAFT. THE REMAINS OF THE STERN STAND 8MTRS AND ARE THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE WK. COAL IS SCATTERED ON THE SEABED. CONSIDERED TO BE TANDIL BY SIZE, LOCATION AND CARGO. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUENOS AIRES GT SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TOW BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 283NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR PORTLAND. TORPEDOED BY U 85. 4 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, HULL TO W INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.581 N,2 59.483 W
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FAQ

Where is the TANDIL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.581 N,2 59.483 W.

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

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.581 N,2 59.483 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANDIL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TANDIL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the TANDIL (PROBABLY) sink?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TANDIL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TANDIL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1955.

What country did the TANDIL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TANDIL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TANDIL (PROBABLY)?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2897 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANDIL (PROBABLY)?

The TANDIL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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