Tarbetness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tarbetness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.918 N,4 55.766 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.965300
  • Longitude: -4.929433
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARBETNESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 10
Tonnage 3018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 531000N, 043500W. (C.T.O DUBLIN, TELEGRAM). M 12216 8.3.18 SUNK APPROX 24M SW OF STACK. (2ND OFFICER, BOSUN AND 1 OTHER INTELLIGENT WITNESS) CHARTED IN 525500N, 045830W. BA 1411. M 12413 9.3.18 POSN 525500N, 045800W. (IDSA, SIO DUBLIN). M 07453 10.3.18 TORPEDOED IN 525500N, 045900W. (AP REPORT, KINGSTON). M 02874 11.3.18 SUNK IN 530000N, 051000W APPROX. (CO, HMS P55). M 12878 13.3.18 SUNK 12M S OF LIGHTSHIP, CARNARVON BAY. (MASTER & BOT). M 14023 19.3.18 SUNK 20M SW OF S STACK. (THIRD MATE [BOT]). H5141/53 14.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 1411. H1198/67 10.5.67 H1198/67 10.5.67 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON SURVEY K4493 DTD 1964. 1.6.68 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 45MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 1971. H1935/80 17.5.82 EXAM'D 4.3.81 IN 525754N, 045542W USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS FAWN HI 3/81). INS AS WK 61MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 22.5.91 DIVED ON AND CONFIRMED AS THE TARBETNESS. (V P HAIGH, 30.10.90) HH100/351/16 21.8.00 LYING 010/190DEGS, BOWS N. IDENTITY IN DOUBT DUE TO EVIDENCE OF WOODEN DECKING AND CHAIN LOCKER AND AMOUNT OF RIGGING PRESENT. (S KERSHAW, WRECK 'N TECH/G FURSE TELECON 18.8.00) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KINGTOR. BUILT IN 1904 BY IRVING'S SB & DD CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FARGROVE STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWIN BOLERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 281 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 110. NO LOSS OF LIFE.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the TARBETNESS wreck located?

The TARBETNESS wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.918 N,4 55.766 W.

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

The TARBETNESS lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.918 N,4 55.766 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARBETNESS?

The seabed around the TARBETNESS lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the TARBETNESS sink?

The TARBETNESS sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TARBETNESS discovered?

The wreck of the TARBETNESS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TARBETNESS belong to?

The TARBETNESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TARBETNESS carrying?

The TARBETNESS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TARBETNESS?

The TARBETNESS had a tonnage of 3018 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARBETNESS?

The TARBETNESS is classified as a steam ship.

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