Tennessee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tennessee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 55.842 N,2 42.515 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.930700
  • Longitude: -2.708583
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TENNESSEE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 5667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H1883/40 29.7.40 ST IN 585552N, 024225W. - NMS 1750/40 & 1807/40. H2496/72 25.2.72 LIES IN CHARTED POSN. ALL HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE, EXCEPT FOR KEEL, CARRIED AWAY BY SEA. GULLY RUNNING INTO CLIFFS FILLED WITH DEBRIS INCLUDING BOILERS AND ENGINE. STERN BADLY BROKEN AND LITTLE REMAINS. PROPS REMOVED 1972. PROBABLY HAD BEEN COVERED BY SAND AS LITTLE MARINE GROWTH. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS 1972). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LEITH. COLLIDED WITH SS BARON FAIRLIE AND GROUNDED WHILE RETURNING TO KIRKWALL BAY FOR REPAIRS. DECLARED CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TENNESSEE wreck located?

The TENNESSEE wreck is located at coordinates 58 55.842 N,2 42.515 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TENNESSEE?

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

When did the TENNESSEE sink?

The TENNESSEE sank on May 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TENNESSEE discovered?

The wreck of the TENNESSEE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TENNESSEE belong to?

The TENNESSEE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TENNESSEE carrying?

The TENNESSEE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TENNESSEE?

The TENNESSEE had a tonnage of 5667 tons.

What type of wreck is the TENNESSEE?

The TENNESSEE is classified as a motor vessel.

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