Johnny Toole Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Johnny toole Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9 N,6 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.150000
  • Longitude: -6.183333
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHNNY TOOLE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.7 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.5.18 M22762 7.5.18 BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK 3M S OF TUSKAR. NOT SEEN. (BOT SKIPPER). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. M21991 EXACT POSN UNKNOWN BETWEEN TUSKAR AND BARRELS LT. (IDSA SKIPPER). 28.6.23 28.6.23 AMENDED TO NDWPA ON 2049. DELETED FROM OTHER SCALES. 21.11.72 21.11.72 INS AS WK USCPA 30FMS. NE 1410. 5.3.45 AUBD 319/191 5.3.45 APPROX POSN 520900N, 061000W. (EG 23). H3140/69 16.5.77 H3140/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY H M RESTARICK, BIDEFORD, N DEVON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C COXON, NEWPORT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BALLYCOTTON. CAPTURED BY U 105 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL, SII & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHNNY TOOLE wreck located?

The JOHNNY TOOLE wreck is located at coordinates 52 9 N,6 11 W.

How deep is the JOHNNY TOOLE and where exactly is it located?

The JOHNNY TOOLE lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9 N,6 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHNNY TOOLE?

The seabed around the JOHNNY TOOLE lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the JOHNNY TOOLE sink?

The JOHNNY TOOLE sank on Apr 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the JOHNNY TOOLE discovered?

The wreck of the JOHNNY TOOLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the JOHNNY TOOLE belong to?

The JOHNNY TOOLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOHNNY TOOLE carrying?

The JOHNNY TOOLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JOHNNY TOOLE?

The JOHNNY TOOLE had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHNNY TOOLE?

The JOHNNY TOOLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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