Tarren Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tarren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.798 N,1 37.194 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.779967
  • Longitude: 1.619900
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TARREN
Type Houseboat
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 1.10.70 DW IN 514646N, 013728E. NAVEAM 9645. (TH HARWICH 19.9.70). - NM 1721/70. H5499/69 29.3.72 SCOUR ONLY LOCATED IN 514646N, 013718E [OGB]. GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 11.8MTRS. ABOUT 600FT W OF CHARTED POSN. SEABED OF SMALL SANDWAVES, NO SIGN OF WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE). AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3921/73 22.1.74 NOT LOCATED BY MS47 SSS & E/S. (SOISS 1973). NCA. H3180/74 12.6.74 NOT FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH BY SSS. (ISS 1974). DELETE. BR STD. H3180/74 1.10.75 SEARCH WITH TRANSIT SONAR REVEALED SMALL ECHO. CLOSE SOUNDED 24.3.75, BUT NO SIGN OF WK. SMALL SCOUR 11.2MTRS IN 9.6MTRS, CLOSE WESTWARD OF CHARTED POSN IN GENERAL SOUNDWAVE AREA. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 10A/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. H3180/74 25.1.79 NO INDICATION DURING BASIC SOUNDING SURVEY. (HMS ECHO, HI 60A/78). NFA. SEP 2009/000005357 28,1.09 MINOR SCOUR LOCATED IN 5146.8098N, 0137.2166E [WGD] USING DGPS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.35 - 12.95MTRS. (MV TRIAD, HI 1265, SDC - EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL BATHY DATA). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2007

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TENDER BEECHGROVE.

General Comments

ONLY MINOR SCOUR REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the TARREN wreck located?

The TARREN wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.798 N,1 37.194 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TARREN?

The seabed around the TARREN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TARREN sink?

The TARREN sank on Sep 18, 1970.

When was the wreck of the TARREN discovered?

The wreck of the TARREN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the TARREN belong to?

The TARREN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TARREN?

The TARREN is classified as a houseboat.

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