Toftwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Toftwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 10.986 N,3 31.673 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.183100
  • Longitude: -3.527883
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOFTWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Tonnage 3082
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN 24M N HALF W FROM SEPT ILES. (WW1SL). GIVES APPROX POSN 490100N, 040400W. H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 491500N, 033200W. (FRENCH NM). H1291/28 AMENDED TO NDW (1917). H1270/76 7.12.81 AMEND NDW TO USC PA 24FMS. NE 2668. 23.2.832 AMEND TO USC PD 44MTRS. NC 2656. 9.8.88 LISTED AS USC 55MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988. HH226/400/02 28.2.95 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 95 05 20). BR STD. 16.3.95 LISTED AS WK 64MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS, IN 491102.7N, 033135W [EUR] IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1994. BR STD. 21.6.99 POSN 4911.046N, 0331.583W [EUR] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 64.1 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 24M N 0.5 W FROM SEPT ILES WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the TOFTWOOD wreck located?

The TOFTWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 49 10.986 N,3 31.673 W.

How deep is the TOFTWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The TOFTWOOD lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 49 10.986 N,3 31.673 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOFTWOOD?

The seabed around the TOFTWOOD lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the TOFTWOOD sink?

The TOFTWOOD sank on Jan 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TOFTWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the TOFTWOOD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TOFTWOOD belong to?

The TOFTWOOD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TOFTWOOD?

The TOFTWOOD had a tonnage of 3082 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOFTWOOD?

The TOFTWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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