Hms Tugela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms tugela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.788 N,1 47.518 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.429800
  • Longitude: 1.791967
Wreck Depth 23.82 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TUGELA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 39.7
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 20
Tonnage 233
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 2,1,4,6
Scour Dimensions 063.3,,001.1,170.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3946/16 26.6.16 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522540N, 014730E APPROX. H7452/18 INS ON BA CHARTS. 1923 AMEND DW. H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND BY TH. (TH). DELETE. - NM ACTION. H4658/71 29.11.77 NOT FOUND USING DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). AMENDED TO DEAD. H3098/74 19.12.78 NOT FOUND. PROBABLY DISPERSED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 13.11.78). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5225.788N, 0147.518E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 39.7MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HEIGHT 1.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 63.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, 1.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 170 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). INS DW 23.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, HULL. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY E RIDING STEAM FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EPXANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. HIRED IN 1916. MINED OFF LOWESTOFT. 8 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 25.788 N,1 47.518 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TUGELA wreck located?

The HMS TUGELA wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.788 N,1 47.518 E.

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

The HMS TUGELA lies at a depth of about 23.82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.788 N,1 47.518 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TUGELA?

The seabed around the HMS TUGELA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the HMS TUGELA sink?

The HMS TUGELA sank on Jun 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS TUGELA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TUGELA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS TUGELA belong to?

The HMS TUGELA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TUGELA?

The HMS TUGELA had a tonnage of 233 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TUGELA?

The HMS TUGELA is classified as a trawler.

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