World War IISS Empire Tarpon

The British SS Empire Tarpon was damaged by a storm on October 6, 1942, west of Lewis, Hebrides. The vessel was taken in tow but sank on October 13, 1942.

About SS Empire Tarpon

  • Nationality

    Flag United Kingdom

  • Built

    1920

  • Wrecked

    13.10.1942

  • Carrier

    Ministry of War Transport, U.K.

  • Tonnage

    6085 brt

Casualties