Tuskar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tuskar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.218 N,4 57.177 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.003633
  • Longitude: -4.952950
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUSKAR
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 38.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2116/61 H2116/61 SANK IN 540030N, 045612W, OR 243DEG, 4M FROM CHICKEN ROCK. (LLOYDS). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2112/75 20.1.76 H2112/75 20.1.76 LOCATED IN 540013.1N, 045706.4W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.4MTRS. STANDING 7.0MTRS HIGH. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). AMEND TO WK 23FMS OR WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2112/76 6.12.76 H2112/76 6.12.76 AMEND NM ACTION. - NM 2622/76. H2057/82 17.1.84 H2057/82 17.1.84 EXAM'D 29.10.83 IN 540012N, 045707W [OGB] USING HIFIX 6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.8MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LYING 080/260DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. HAS RAISED FO'C'SLE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE & FUNNEL AFT. LYING BOWS E. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). BR STD. HH100/351/16 1.8.00 HH100/351/16 1.8.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LARGELY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. PRONOUNCED SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT WITH TOP OF WOODEN WHEELHOUSE ROTTED AWAY. MID SECTIONS OF HULL ARE DETERIORATING. BOW AND STERN SECTIONS RELATIVELY INTACT. NO SCOUR. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 30.7.00). HH100/351/17 30.8.01 HH100/351/17 30.8.01 POSN IS 5400.224N, 0457.135W [WGD] USING GPS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 29.8.01). NCA. HH0901/061/01 12.2.04 HH0901/061/01 12.2.04 EXAM'D 22.9.02 IN 5400.218N, 0457.177W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, APPEARS TO BE BREAKING UP. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1016). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY SCH-DELTZIJL V/H SANDER OF GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J PINKSTER. OIL ENGINE OF 350BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR BELFAST. STRUCK A ROCK AT 1.15PM IN DENSE FOG AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED TAKING IN WATER. DRIFTED OUT FROM THE CALF AND BY 5PM THE VESSEL WAS ABANDONED. CREW OF 4 AND THE MASTER'S WIFE RESCUED AFTER AN HOUR BY CABLE SHIP ARIEL. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT, MIDSHIPS COLLAPSING, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.218 N,4 57.177 W
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FAQ

Where is the TUSKAR wreck located?

The TUSKAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.218 N,4 57.177 W.

How deep is the TUSKAR and where exactly is it located?

The TUSKAR lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.218 N,4 57.177 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUSKAR?

The seabed around the TUSKAR lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the TUSKAR sink?

The TUSKAR sank on Apr 19, 1961.

When was the wreck of the TUSKAR discovered?

The wreck of the TUSKAR was discovered in 1961.

What country did the TUSKAR belong to?

The TUSKAR belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TUSKAR carrying?

The TUSKAR was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the TUSKAR?

The TUSKAR had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUSKAR?

The TUSKAR is classified as a carrier.

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