River Tyne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River tyne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.937817
  • Longitude: 1.074117
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER TYNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1525
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2007

Surveying Details

H03717/44 9.11.44 H03717/44 9.11.44 CHART AS ST IN 495619N, 010432E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2101/44. H2723/50 3.5.50 H2723/50 3.5.50 AMEND TO WK 2.5FMS. (PARIS NM 11 026 50). - NM 843/50. H6131/59 29.1.60 H6131/59 29.1.60 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 3FT ON FRENCH 5206. NC 2612. 14.11.73 14.11.73 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON FRENCH 5927. NC 2147. 1976 WK IN 495619N, 010432E LISTED AS 'RIVER TYNE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.18091003). NCA. H4722/79 3.4.81 H4722/79 3.4.81 AMEND TO WK 3.6MTRS. (BREST NM 81 11 27). - NM 899/81. 21.7.07 21.7.07 SHOWN IN 4956.269N, 0104.447E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7317 [INT 1745] [3RD EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1355.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP OFF DIEPPE. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER TYNE wreck located?

The RIVER TYNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E.

How deep is the RIVER TYNE and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER TYNE lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER TYNE?

The seabed around the RIVER TYNE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the RIVER TYNE sink?

The RIVER TYNE sank on Jun 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RIVER TYNE discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER TYNE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the RIVER TYNE belong to?

The RIVER TYNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER TYNE?

The RIVER TYNE had a tonnage of 1525 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER TYNE?

The RIVER TYNE is classified as a steam ship.

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