Hms Tynwald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms tynwald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.24 N,5 6.359 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.720667
  • Longitude: 5.105983
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS TYNWALD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 157
Tonnage 2376
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 11, 2021

Surveying Details

H04164/42 6.1.43 CHART AS DWP (MAST) IN 364314N, 050628E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 33/43. H4994/57 25.10.57 MAST DELETED, NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS SURPRISE, HN 11/57). - NM 2385/57. H4994/57 8.2.62 SHOWN AS DWP 6.1MTRS [3FMS 2FT], LYING NNW/SSE IN 364318N, 050628E ON FRENCH 5641. LC 1710.H4122/64 17.12.64 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT] ON FRENCH 3029. NCA. 31.10.84 SHOWN AS DWP 6.1MTRS, LYING NNW/SSE IN 364318N, 050624E [EUD] ON FRENCH 5641. NC 1710. 23.1.99 SHOWN AS WK 10.6MTRS ON ALGERIAN 107 [1998 EDN] IN 3643.295N, 0506.415E. NE 1710.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONGS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO. SHE TAKEN OVER BY THE ADMIRALTY DURING WW2 AS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ESCORT SHIP. DURING ALLIED LANDINGS IN N AFRICA SHE STRUCK A MINE & SANK NEAR BOUGIE BAY, ALGERIA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TYNWALD wreck located?

The HMS TYNWALD wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.24 N,5 6.359 E.

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

The HMS TYNWALD lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 36 43.24 N,5 6.359 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TYNWALD?

The seabed around the HMS TYNWALD lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS TYNWALD sink?

The HMS TYNWALD sank on Nov 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS TYNWALD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TYNWALD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS TYNWALD belong to?

The HMS TYNWALD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TYNWALD?

The HMS TYNWALD had a tonnage of 2376 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TYNWALD?

The HMS TYNWALD is classified as a steam ship.

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