Hms Torbay Ii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms torbay ii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.866 N,1 17.766 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.097767
  • Longitude: 1.296100
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 83
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2011

Surveying Details

H01002/40 10.12.40 SANK IN 510554N, 011752E BY RANGE & BRG FROM FC POST. (VA DOVER). - FNM 2976/40. H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 71FT. FIXED BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, 30.3.60). H5824/60 14.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR AT 51FT, FOUL AT 53FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 77FT. POSSIBLY A ROCK. FIXED BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 11.5.61). - NM 1637/61. H4453/72 29.3.78 LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4MTRS. TO BE EXAM'D FURTHER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 39/77). NCA YET. H4199/78 9.8.78 LOCATED ON 8.11.77 IN 510549N, 011752E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR DCS3 HT 4MTRS. SMALL WK LYING 100/280DEGS. LENGTH 25MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. HH090/685/01 25.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510551.6N, 011746.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.6, FOUL AT 21.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES WITH GEN HT 3MTRS AND ORIENTATION 160/340DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.2.06 [EUT] POSN: 5105.860N, 0117.780E. BA 323 [INT 1564] [5TH EDN, DEC' 05]. 1.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.866N, 0117.766E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.53MTRS. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2MTRS. INTACT, LYING WITH A LIST TO PORT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. PROBABLY COLLAPSED. RETAIN SW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS TORBAY BETWEEN 1915-1919. HIRED AGAIN FROM 11.1939 AS AN ARMED AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL. 1 X 3 PDR GUN. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL, SRN & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS E, LISTS 45 DEGS TO PORT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 5.866 N,1 17.766 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.866 N,1 17.766 E.

How deep is the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.866 N,1 17.766 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY)?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 83 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY)?

The HMS TORBAY II (PROBABLY) is classified as a drifter.

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