Thornaby (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thornaby (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.142 N,1 45.171 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.069033
  • Longitude: 1.752850
Wreck Depth 15.22 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORNABY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 34.6
Sonar Width 18.1
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 179
Tonnage 1782
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 029.8,,001.1,012.0
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK POSN 2 MILES NE OF SHIPWASH LTV OR 520330N, 014300E, APPROX. H2501/72 23.3.72 WRECK LOCATED IN 520412N, 014518E USING DECCA. (GPO/KH CABLE ROUTE SURVEY 1971). H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 5.8.76 IN 520407.2N, 014514.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.0, FOUL 14.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR 21MTRS. SMALL WK, 35MTRS X 20MTRS. POSSIBLY PARTLY BURIED. LIES NNE/SSW. SCOUR TO S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H2917/83 28.3.85 LOCATED 15.11.84 IN 520407N, 014515E [OGB] HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS ECHO, HI 196). NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 16.7.95 IN 520408.48N, 014510.16E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.7, FOUL 15.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. BROKEN INTO TWO OR THREE SECTIONS, MOSTLY BURIED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 1.9.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5204.142N, 0145.171E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 34.6MTRS, WIDTH 18.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 179/359 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 29.82MTRS, 1.13MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 012 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO SECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY ROPNER & SON, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPER & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 152HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO. PASSAGE MARBELLA FOR WEST HARTLEPOOL. CARGO IRON ORE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-3.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 4.142 N,1 45.171 E
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FAQ

Where is the THORNABY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.142 N,1 45.171 E.

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

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.22 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.142 N,1 45.171 E.

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

The seabed around the THORNABY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the THORNABY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 28, 1916.

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

The wreck of the THORNABY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the THORNABY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THORNABY (POSSIBLY)?

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1782 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORNABY (POSSIBLY)?

The THORNABY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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