Tapti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tapti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.841 N,6 37.671 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.564017
  • Longitude: -6.627850
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAPTI
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 126.8 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 27.9
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 6609
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1951
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Surveying Details

H6579/51 4.12.51 H6579/51 4.12.51 SANK IN 563340N, 063746W [OGB]. (LLOYDS). INS AS DW. BR STD. H4339/52 18.7.52 H4339/52 18.7.52 NOW SHOWN AS DWP. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3608. H1245/69 4.7.69 H1245/69 4.7.69 WK LIES CLOSER TO SOA ISLAND THAN OFFICIAL POSN OF 563340N, 063746W [OGB]. BROKEN INTO FOUR PARTS, EACH PART RELATIVELY INTACT EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE ROOM, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN APART BY A LARGE EXPLOSION. THE BOWS POINTING TOWARDS THE SURFACE. WK LIES IN 70FT OF WATER, WITH 30FT CLEAR OVER THE BOWS. THE STERN POINTS TOWARDS THE TWO ROCKS SHOWN ON THE CHART JUST N OF WK POSN. PROPELLER & SOME NON-FERROUS METALS REMOVED IN THE LATE 1950S. (C J OLDFIELD, 26.6.69). NCA. H1249/70 29.4.70 H1249/70 29.4.70 WK DETERIORATED SUBSTANTIALLY, ESPECIALLY BOW WHICH IS NOW LYING ON PORT SIDE. (J BROOKS, 26.4.70). H1310/81 15.1.81 H1310/81 15.1.81 LIES IN 70FT OF WATER WITH LEAST DEPTH 30FT OVER IT. MORE THAN ONE WK IN THIS POSN. TWO BOW SECTIONS SEEN. (J.BENNETT, 10.12.80). 18.1.82 18.1.82 BROKEN IN 4 PARTS, LYING CLOSE TO ROCKS IN GEN DEPTH 9-25MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). H1310/82/4 4.2.82 H1310/82/4 4.2.82 SECOND WK MUST LIE IN VIRTUALLY SAME POSN AS SMALLER SET OF BOILERS FOUND IN MAY '80. ALSO RUMOURS THAT A SUBMARINE IS SUNK NEARBY. (B WINFIELD, 25.1.82). 17.7.91 17.7.91 LIES W OF QUOTED POSN, CLOSE TO E SHORE OF SOA ISLAND. IN 4 PARTS, HAS DETERIORATED CONSIDERABLY. ENCRUSTED WITH SOFT CORAL AND PLUMOSE ANEMONES. BOWS POINTING TOWARDS SURFACE ARE IMPRESSIVE. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND, 1985 EDN). 14.4.08 14.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5633.666N, 0637.843W. NE 2474. 11.3.13 11.3.13 EXAM'D 14.7.12 IN 5633.841N, 0637.671W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.98 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27.9MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT EASILY DISTINGUISHED FROM ROCKY SURROUNDINGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). AMEND WK 14.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY C CONNEL & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J NOURSE LTD, LONDON. 3 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 449 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BARCLAY, CURLE & CO LTD. PASSAGE IRWELL FOR THE TYNE. DRIVEN ASHORE IN SW GALE & HEAVY RAIN ON BAC BEG BANK, EILEAN IOMALLACH, SOA, COLL. CREW OF 60 RESCUED. FOUR DAYS THE VESSEL LATER SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS AND SANK IN DEEPER WATER. (SIBI, OFF SCOTLAND, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

ONLY ONE PART DEFINED

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FAQ

Where is the TAPTI wreck located?

The TAPTI wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.841 N,6 37.671 W.

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

The TAPTI lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 56 33.841 N,6 37.671 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TAPTI?

The seabed around the TAPTI lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the TAPTI sink?

The TAPTI sank on Jan 17, 1951.

When was the wreck of the TAPTI discovered?

The wreck of the TAPTI was discovered in 1951.

What country did the TAPTI belong to?

The TAPTI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TAPTI carrying?

The TAPTI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TAPTI?

The TAPTI had a tonnage of 6609 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAPTI?

The TAPTI is classified as a carrier.

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