Tangistan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tangistan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.657 N,0 11.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.294283
  • Longitude: -0.186117
Wreck Depth 39.4 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANGISTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 106.5
Sonar Width 17.9
Shadow Height 9.6
Orientation 333
Tonnage 3738
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 021.7,,001.1,186.0
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SANK 9M N OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. IN 541405N, 000406W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4942/72 19.2.73 WK IN 541723N, 001057W [OGB] USING DECCA. DCS3 LENGTH 125MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. LIES 165/345DEG. (CS PETER FABER). INS AS WK 20FMS. - NM 537/73. 28.8.73 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 129. H2534/74 13.12.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 541734N, 001050W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL.1). HH100/351/06 10.3.93 WK LOCATED IN 541736N, 001107W [OGB] USING RADAR RANGES. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 13.7.97 IN 541738.2N, 001108.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.0 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. WELL DEFINED, PARTIALLY BROKEN. UPRIGHT. STERN APPEARS TO BE BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). CARGO HATCHES APPEAR TO BE VISIBLE ON DCS3. BR STD. 31.3.09 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS TANGISTAN FROM STRICK LINE CROCKERY, CARGO, MACHINERY DETAILS, SIZE & LENGTH, POSITION OF LOSS AND MANY CORRESPONDING ARTEFACTS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2027

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY WILLIAM GREY & CO., HARTLEPOOL, WITH 3 BOILERS, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRICK LINE, LONDON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, POSSIBLY U 12. PASSAGE BENISAF FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. ONLY 1 OF 39 SURVIVED. (WW1SL, DODS, SIBI)

General Comments

BRONZE PROP

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FAQ

Where is the TANGISTAN wreck located?

The TANGISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.657 N,0 11.167 W.

How deep is the TANGISTAN and where exactly is it located?

The TANGISTAN lies at a depth of about 39.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.657 N,0 11.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANGISTAN?

The seabed around the TANGISTAN lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the TANGISTAN sink?

The TANGISTAN sank on Mar 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the TANGISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the TANGISTAN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TANGISTAN belong to?

The TANGISTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TANGISTAN carrying?

The TANGISTAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TANGISTAN?

The TANGISTAN had a tonnage of 3738 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANGISTAN?

The TANGISTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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