Tuskar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tuskar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.01 N,10 10.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.266833
  • Longitude: -10.175500
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUSKAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 1981

Surveying Details

REPORTED LOST 3M W FROM EAGLE ISLAND. (WW1SL, LLWW1). POSN 541600N, 101030W. FOR FILING ONLY. 6.4.77 CHARTED AS WK USC PA 30MTRS IN 541600N, 101030W. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2703.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1890 BY W B THOMPSON & CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 253 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LIMERICK. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 10 LIVES. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the TUSKAR wreck located?

The TUSKAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.01 N,10 10.53 W.

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

The TUSKAR lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.01 N,10 10.53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUSKAR?

The seabed around the TUSKAR lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the TUSKAR sink?

The TUSKAR sank on Sep 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TUSKAR discovered?

The wreck of the TUSKAR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TUSKAR belong to?

The TUSKAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TUSKAR carrying?

The TUSKAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TUSKAR?

The TUSKAR had a tonnage of 1159 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUSKAR?

The TUSKAR is classified as a steam ship.

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