Tarpon Sentinel (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tarpon sentinel (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 15.23 N,9 56.703 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.253833
  • Longitude: 9.945050
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARPON SENTINEL (PART OF)
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 185 m
Width 27.7 m
Draught 16
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 281
Tonnage 21498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2020
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Surveying Details

H5066/70 9.1.83 ASHORE & BROKEN IN TWO AT BIZERTA ANCHORAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.254). NCA. H2848/77 11.1.84 ONE PART OF WK IN 371508N, 095645E, 2ND PART IN 371501N, 095700E. (FRENCH NM 83/49/51). - NM 211/84. 1.12.86 ST SHOWN IN 371517N, 095650E [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1569. 18.11.99 STF SHOWN IN 3715. 24N, 0956.69E [WGD] ON US 52183 [9TH EDN 1999]. CHARTED IN 3715.3N, 0956.75E. [UND]. [LOCAL FIT]. NE 1569. [POSSIBLY PART OF 'TARPON SENTINEL', SEE ALSO WK RECORDS 36670 & 57898]. 27.4.12 SHOWN IN 3715.239N, 0956.703E [WGD] ON BA 1569 [EDN 2 DTD 18.2.10]. SEP 2013/000061578 23.4.13 SHOWN IN 3715.231, 0956.703E [WGD] ON TUNISIAN 1510 [2011 EDN, 1:15,000].

Circumstances of loss

3.4.83 BUILT IN 1968 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TARSEN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR 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).

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FAQ

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

The TARPON SENTINEL (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 37 15.23 N,9 56.703 E.

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

The wreck of the TARPON SENTINEL (PART OF) was discovered in 1983.

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

The TARPON SENTINEL (PART OF) belonged to GR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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