Hms Torrent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms torrent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.727 N,4 58.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.095450
  • Longitude: -4.976050
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TORRENT
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 336
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 1987

Surveying Details

H0423/41 5.4.60 POSN 500510N, 045725W. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 6.4.41). 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500618N, 045554W, APPROX. (AUBD 301/93). H4239/73 15.8.74 NOT FOUND USING E/S & DCS3. (HMS HECATE, HI 4/74). - FNM & BR STD. H4239/73 25.11.87 WK LOCATED IN 500541.5N, 045830W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.5MTRS. (THV STELLA, REPORT DTD 15.11.87). CHART AS WK 52MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 14.4.00 DIVED IN 1984. TWIN ENGINES. TWIN LEVER, SMALL CHADBURN TELEGRAPH LOCATED. (G J POUND). NCA. 5.11.01 DIVED IN CHARTED POSN, LIES E/W, BOWS W. POSITIVE ID, BUILDERS PLATE FOUND. SHIP NO.1099, HMS 'TORRENT', BUILT AS 'ANNA-MARIE' BY THORNYCROFT IN 1930. TWIN GARDINER ENGINES. (G J POUND/G FURSE TELECON 5.11.01). NCA. 5.11.01 HMS 'TORRENT' DIVED IN 5005.698N, 0458.480W. STANDS 6MTRS ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, ORIENTATED N/S, BOWS N. HEAVILY COVERED WITH MUD AND A FEW NETS. (J ROSEVEARE/D METCALFE TELECON 5.11.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1930 AS ANNA-MARIE BY THORNYCROFT. REQUISITIONED BY ADMIRALTY AS AUXILLARY PATROL VESSEL. MINED. (WW2 SL).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS N, HEAVILY COVERED WITH MUD & NETS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.727 N,4 58.563 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TORRENT wreck located?

The HMS TORRENT wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.727 N,4 58.563 W.

How deep is the HMS TORRENT and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TORRENT lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.727 N,4 58.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TORRENT?

The seabed around the HMS TORRENT lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HMS TORRENT sink?

The HMS TORRENT sank on Apr 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS TORRENT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TORRENT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS TORRENT belong to?

The HMS TORRENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TORRENT?

The HMS TORRENT had a tonnage of 336 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TORRENT?

The HMS TORRENT is classified as a yacht.

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