Thorold (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thorold (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.659 N,5 39.194 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.660983
  • Longitude: -5.653233
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THOROLD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 1980

Surveying Details

HO1001/40 [NO DETAILS GIVEN]. NCA. SINKING POSN 514100N, 054000W. (LLWW2). 14.11.72 TO BE SHOWN WK USC PA 20FMS IN 514200N, 053900W. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 INS WK USC PA 36.0MTRS. NC 1478. H4919/77 29.12.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK 2.5MILES SOUTH OF THE SMALLS. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). NCA YET. H5001/72 4.7.79 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED PROBABLE WK, LOCATED 27.9.78 IN 513938N, 053908W DURING DCS3 300MTR RANGE AREA SEARCH. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE HI 33A/78). PROBABLY THE THOROLD. AMEND TO WK USC 50MTRS. BR STD. H1921/80 31.3.80 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH BY HYDROSEARCH. TWO ROCKY OUTCROPS LOCATED 150 & 200 MTRS FROM CHARTED POSN COULD HAVE BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A WK. (HMS BULLDOG HI 52/80). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 5.12.11 NOT LOCATED 5.2010 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). SMOOTH SEABED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY SWAN HUNTER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R S DALGLIESH. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LONDON. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 10 LIVES LOST INCLUDING CAPTAIN. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.659 N,5 39.194 W
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FAQ

Where is the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.659 N,5 39.194 W.

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

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.659 N,5 39.194 W.

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

The seabed around the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 22, 1940.

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

The wreck of the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THOROLD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the THOROLD (POSSIBLY)?

The THOROLD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1689 tons.

What type of wreck is the THOROLD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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