Tarpon Sentinal (Part Of) Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tarpon sentinal (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 15.211 N,9 56.822 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.253517
  • Longitude: 9.947033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF)
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 185 m
Width 27.7 m
Draught 16
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 321
Tonnage 21498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 18.11.99 STF SHOWN IN 3715.23N, 0956.79E [WGD] ON US 52183 [9TH EDN 1999]. CHART IN 3715.30N, 0956.82E [UND] [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1569. [POSSIBLY PART OF 'TARPON SENTINEL', SEE ALSO RECORDS 36669 AND 36670]. 27.4.12 SHOWN IN 3715.238N, 0956.796E [WGD] ON BA 1569 [EDN 2 DTD 18.2.10]. SEP 2013/000061578 23.4.13 SHOWN AS STF, APPROX 20MTRS BY 20MTRS, IN 3715.209N, 0956.821E [WGD] ON TUNISIAN 1510 [2011 EDN, 1:15,000].
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2020
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Circumstances of loss

3.4.83 VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TARSEN SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO PORT SAID. GROUNDED ON ILES CANI ON 3.4.83., REFLOATED 18.5.83 AND TOWED TO ANCHORAGE BIZERTA ROADS. LATER DRAGGED ANCHOR AND GROUNDED DURING ADVERSE WEATHER AND EVENTUALLY BROKE IN TWO. CREW SAFE. (MSD, LLOYDS VOL'S.252 &254).

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FAQ

Where is the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) wreck located?

The TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 37 15.211 N,9 56.822 E.

When was the wreck of the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) belong to?

The TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) carrying?

The TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF)?

The TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) had a tonnage of 21498 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF)?

The TARPON SENTINAL (PART OF) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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