Tarquah (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tarquah (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.381 N,10 15.541 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.439683
  • Longitude: -10.259017
Wreck Depth 97 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARQUAH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.8 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 10, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN 10 MILES SW OF BULL ROCK. (WW1SL). H6907/29 H6907/29 POSN PA 512700N, 102500W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NCA. 10.10.79 REPORTED THAT SALVAGE ASSOCIATION RECEIVED �2000 IN 1922 FROM LIVERPOOL & GLASGOW SALVAGE CO IN RESPECT OF CARGO RECOVERED FROM THE TARQUAH. (W PERT, SEAWAYS DIVING (UK) LTD, TELECON 10.10.79). H1310/85/15 15.5.85 LOCATED IN 512616N, 101449W. WK COLLAPSED DOWN ON ITSELF. SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. HIGHEST POINT (BOILERS) HAD E/S DEPTH 94MTRS AT 1545(BST) ON 10.5.85. MUCH DEBRIS ON SEABED ON PORT SIDE OF WK AND SEVERAL NETS SNAGGED ON WRECKAGE. (SEASALV MARINE LTD, 13.5.85). CHART AS WK 93MTRS. BR STD. 10.5.07 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 5126.381N, 1015.541W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 045/225 DEGS. PROBABLY BROKEN AND WELL COLLAPSED. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. PROBABLY THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK 97MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY A STEPHEN & SONS LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AFRICAN SS CO LTD (ELDER DEMPSTER). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 525NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SIERRA LEONE FOR LIVERPOOL. IN ADDITION TO AFRICAN PRODUCE CARGO INCLUDED: TIN CONCENTRATES VALUED AT �5400, BLOCK TIN, �3844; TIN ORE, �50461 AND ONE BOX OF GOLD WORTH �12000. TORPEDOED BY U-57 AND ABANDONED. THEN SUNK BY SECOND TORPEDO. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

WELL COLLAPSED, PROBABLY BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.381 N,10 15.541 W
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FAQ

Where is the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.381 N,10 15.541 W.

How deep is the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 97 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.381 N,10 15.541 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TARQUAH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) sink?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TARQUAH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TARQUAH (PROBABLY)?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3859 tons.

What type of wreck is the TARQUAH (PROBABLY)?

The TARQUAH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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