Togston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Togston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.661 N,2 9.267 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.811017
  • Longitude: 2.154450
Wreck Depth 34.49 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOGSTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 14.3
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 27
Tonnage 1547
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 152.0,034.0,004.0,348
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H01049/41 19.3.41 TORPEDOED. SANK 305 DEG SMITHS KNOLL 2 MILES. (HMS PUFFIN, 8.3.41). - FNM 641(P)/41. H01049 24.6.41 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1450/41. H01049/41 8.10.42 EXAM'D IN 524832N, 020921E. SWEPT CLEAR 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97FT IN GEN DEPTH 117-132FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH 28.9.42). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 2211/42. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 524842N, 020918E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPT 106FT IN GEN DEPTH 120FT. SCOUR DEPTH 136FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 36/68). AMEND TO WK 17FMS. NE 1504. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 524836N, 020938E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. 26.3.73 AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. NC 106. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 EXAM'D 12.6.94 IN 524837.19N, 020921.96E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32.7, FOUL 32.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.0 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 43MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. WHOLE AND POSSIBLY ON SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 14.05.20 EXAM'D 26.12.18 IN 5248.661N, 0209.267E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS, LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 14.3MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 027/197 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 152MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 348 DEGS. WRECK IS INVERTED, AND THE HULL INTACT, OTHER THAT A POSSIBLE HOLE IN THE PORT FOREARD SECTION. PROPELLER STILL VISIBLE AT THE AFT. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY AN E-BOAT WHILE ON A VOYAGE FROM BLYTHE TO LONDON WITH A CARGO OF COAL. 19 PERSONS WERE KILLED.

General Comments

INTACT AND POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 48.661 N,2 9.267 E
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FAQ

Where is the TOGSTON wreck located?

The TOGSTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.661 N,2 9.267 E.

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

The TOGSTON lies at a depth of about 34.49 meters and is located at coordinates 52 48.661 N,2 9.267 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOGSTON?

The seabed around the TOGSTON lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the TOGSTON sink?

The TOGSTON sank on Mar 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TOGSTON discovered?

The wreck of the TOGSTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TOGSTON belong to?

The TOGSTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOGSTON carrying?

The TOGSTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TOGSTON?

The TOGSTON had a tonnage of 1547 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOGSTON?

The TOGSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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