Hms Tormentor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms tormentor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.126 N,4 47.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.635433
  • Longitude: -4.784433
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TORMENTOR
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 1096
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1929
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H1310/82/34 2.11.82 WK OF SS, APPARENTLY, LOCATED IN 513806N, 044700W, ABOUT 50MTRS OFFSHORE AND IN ABOUT 10MTRS OF WATER. (R BOYD, 24.10.82). NCA. AWAIT FURTHER ACTION. 1.6.98 DIVERS USING EXPLOSIVES ON WK OF HMS TORMENTOR, OFF OLD CASTLE HEAD, MANORBIERS WALES & LEAVING ORDNANCE ON SEABED. (TELECON R SKEATS, RECEIVER OF WK/G FURSE, 1.6.98). NCA YET. 3.6.98 POSN CONFIRMED AS 513806N, 044700W [OGB]. (TELECON R. SKEATS, RECEIVER OF WRECK/G FURSE). NCA. EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. PLOTS ON INSHORE DRYING ROCKS.

Circumstances of loss

13.12.1929 AN R CLASS DESTROYER. BUILT IN 1917. SOLD NOV 1929. SUNK UNDER TOW ON S WALES COAST ON 13.12.1929. (SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TORMENTOR wreck located?

The HMS TORMENTOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.126 N,4 47.066 W.

When did the HMS TORMENTOR sink?

The HMS TORMENTOR sank on Nov 7, 1929.

When was the wreck of the HMS TORMENTOR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TORMENTOR was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HMS TORMENTOR belong to?

The HMS TORMENTOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TORMENTOR?

The HMS TORMENTOR had a tonnage of 1096 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TORMENTOR?

The HMS TORMENTOR is classified as a destroyer.

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