Thoralf (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thoralf (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.592 N,6 14.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.943200
  • Longitude: -6.241167
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORALF (POSSIBLY)
Type barque
Flag DK
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 45
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Surveying Details

18.5.18 POSN 20M SE CONIBEG LTV. (IDSA, MASTER, M24015, M24640). INS AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN PA 515700N, 061400W. 28.6.23 AMEND TO NDWPA. 21.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NE 1410. 6.12.77 AMEND TO USCPA 70MTRS. NC 2049. H4852/75 28.6.79 LOCATED 15.9.78 IN 515629N, 061428W [OGB] USING DCS3 ONLY. GOOD CONTACT OBTAINED OF A LONG WK (ABOUT 60MTRS), WHICH APPEARS TO BE LYING N/S AND TO BE WELL BURIED AND COVERED. NO DCS3 SHADOW. GEN DEPTH IN AREA 81MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/78). AMEND TO USC 70MTRS. H4467/81 26.10.82 EXAM'D 31.5.82 IN 515634N, 061424W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH-VERTICAL HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING PARTIALLY BURIED, ACROSS LINE OF SANDWAVES, ORIENTATED 058/238 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND TO WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 9.6.18 IN 5156.5918N, 0614.4697W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. WRECK IS VISIBLE AND INTACT. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). RETAIN NDW 73MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 65 AND SCUTTLED. WAS EN ROUTE JAMAICA TO ENGLAND.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.592 N,6 14.47 W
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FAQ

Where is the THORALF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.592 N,6 14.47 W.

How deep is the THORALF (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 56.592 N,6 14.47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THORALF (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THORALF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the THORALF (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) sank on May 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the THORALF (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THORALF (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the THORALF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the THORALF (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the THORALF (POSSIBLY)?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORALF (POSSIBLY)?

The THORALF (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barque.

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