Tobago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tobago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.362 N,6 30.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.706033
  • Longitude: -6.500950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOBAGO
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Length 58.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 774
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2005

Surveying Details

H0785/40 29.7.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554400N, 063000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5056/55 23.9.55 ADMIRALTY REPLY TO LETTER RE PURCHASE OF SCRAP NEAR THIS POSN, KILCHIARAN BAY, ISLAY. H1281/85/61 27.2.85 LATVIAN SHIP TOBAGO WENT ASHORE SOUTH OF LOSSIT BAY ON 12 AUG 1940 WITH CARGO OF SALTED FISH. (MR S I BLACKBURN, LTR DTD 17.2.85). 27.2.85 WK OF TOBAGO, SUNK 1940, IN 554222N, 063000W, SOUTH OF LOSSIT BAY. IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (DIVE - WEST SCOTLAND, G RIDLEY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LATAVA, EX-SUNDMAR, EX-ERICA, EX-VINGA. BUILT IN 1900 BY V A LINDHOLMENS, GOTHENBURG. OWNED BY G H TIAMERT, LATVIA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 93 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE REYKJAVIK FOR ARDROSSAN. RAN ASHORE IN BAD WEATHER AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. CREW RECOVERED BY SS HIGHWOOD. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the TOBAGO wreck located?

The TOBAGO wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.362 N,6 30.057 W.

When did the TOBAGO sink?

The TOBAGO sank on Aug 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TOBAGO discovered?

The wreck of the TOBAGO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TOBAGO belong to?

The TOBAGO belonged to LV.

What cargo was the TOBAGO carrying?

The TOBAGO was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the TOBAGO?

The TOBAGO had a tonnage of 774 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOBAGO?

The TOBAGO is classified as a steam ship.

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