Tuskar Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tuskar ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.709 N,3 15.336 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.595150
  • Longitude: 3.255600
Wreck Depth 14.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Tuskar II
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 49.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 394
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1980
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2022

Surveying Details

H4187/70 8.4.80 WK, STANDING APPROX 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, IN 513548N, 031525E [EUR]. MARKED BY 2 W CARD LT BUOYS, Q(9)15S, AT 200 & 330MTRS WSW. HOPED SALVAGE WILL START SOON. (NETHERLANDS TNM 1112/80 & LL, 26.3.80). NAVAREA I 74/80 ISSUED. NCA YET. H4187/70 13.5.80 NOW WK 10MTRS IN 513547N, 031525E [EUR]. MARKED BY 2 W CARD LT BUOYS, Q(9)15S, 75 & 205MTRS APPROX, WSW OF WK. (NETHERLANDS NM 1345/80). - NM 1120/80. H4187/70 8.7.80 W CARD LT BUOY 205MTRS WSW REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 1372/80). DISCOVERED ONLY 1 BUOY CHARTED PREVIOUSLY THEREFORE NCA. H4187/70 13.4.81 WK WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL, 26.3.81). NCA. H4187/70 15.7.81 AMEND TO WK SW 15.3MTRS & LT BUOY DELETED. (NETHERLANDS NM 1918/81 & HYD/RNLN TELEX, DTD 13.7.81). - NM 1686/81. 14.10.04 SHOWN IN 5135.733N, 0874315.337E [WGD] ON BA 1874 [INT 1474] [6TH EDN OCT '04, LARGEST SCALE REPRODUCTION]. NE 1874. 18.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110.

Circumstances of loss

26.3.80 VESSEL BOUND GHENT FOR KIRKWALL. BAGGED CARGO SHIFTED IN BAD WEATHER AND VESSEL CAPSIZED. CREW SAVED. (LL, 17 & 26.3.80).

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FAQ

Where is the Tuskar II wreck located?

The Tuskar II wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.709 N,3 15.336 E.

How deep is the Tuskar II and where exactly is it located?

The Tuskar II lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.709 N,3 15.336 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Tuskar II?

The seabed around the Tuskar II lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the Tuskar II sink?

The Tuskar II sank on Mar 15, 1980.

When was the wreck of the Tuskar II discovered?

The wreck of the Tuskar II was discovered in 1980.

What country did the Tuskar II belong to?

The Tuskar II belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the Tuskar II?

The Tuskar II had a tonnage of 394 tons.

What type of wreck is the Tuskar II?

The Tuskar II is classified as a motor vessel.

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