Hmcs Trentonian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmcs trentonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.037 N,4 44.609 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.117283
  • Longitude: -4.743483
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMCS TRENTONIAN
Type corvette
Flag CA
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 25
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2014

Surveying Details

H113/45 4.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500845N, 044445W [OGB]. APPROX LENGTH 234FT, BREADTH 36FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H1113/45 4.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500732N, 044500W [OGB]. GAVE OFF OIL. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H3110/72 8.1.73 WK IN 500700N, 044432.3W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. SEABED MUD, SAND & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). BR STD & - NM 1002/74. H3193/70 15.6.73 LIES E/W 180FT LONG, ABOUT 27FT HIGH AT W END & 18FT AT E END. (C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H1285/77 9.6.77 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE REPORTS WK KNOWN AS 'HMS KENNEDY' LIES IN TWO PARTS IN 500730N, 044317W [OGB]. (J WHITE, 1.6.77). NCA. HH100/351/21 17.6.04 DIVED IN 5007.050N, 0444.50W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED AS THE TRENTONIAN. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 14.6.04). NCA. HH100/351/22 16.6.05 LIES OVER TO PORT 45-60 DEGS. BRIDGE COLLAPSED TO PORT SIDE. MUNITIONS ON WK. MIDSHIPS EXPOSED TO BOILERS. FROM BOILERS AND ENGINES AFT WK IS BADLY BROKEN WHERE TORPEDO STRUCK. (L BISHOP). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 23.9.14 EXAM'D 20.7.14 IN 5007.037N, 0444.609W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS ON ?SUSPENDED BUOY. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 025/2015 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LISTS TO PORT, BROKEN UP ESPECIALLY AFT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS NNE. LEAST DEPTH CONSIDERED TO BE ON EPHEMERAL FISHING GEAR. AMEND WK 55MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY KINGSTON SHIPYARD CO, KINGSTON, CANADA. TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U-1004 WHILE ESCORTING EAST-BOUND CONVOY BTC 76. 7 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS, BOWS NNE, LISTS 45-60 DEGS TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 7.037 N,4 44.609 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMCS TRENTONIAN wreck located?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.037 N,4 44.609 W.

How deep is the HMCS TRENTONIAN and where exactly is it located?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.037 N,4 44.609 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMCS TRENTONIAN?

The seabed around the HMCS TRENTONIAN lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMCS TRENTONIAN sink?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN sank on Feb 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMCS TRENTONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMCS TRENTONIAN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMCS TRENTONIAN belong to?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the HMCS TRENTONIAN?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMCS TRENTONIAN?

The HMCS TRENTONIAN is classified as a corvette.

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