Tokomaru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tokomaru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.8 N,0 0.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.663333
  • Longitude: -0.011617
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2001

Surveying Details

VESSEL TORPEDOED 7M NW FROM HAVRE LT VESSEL. (WW1 SL). NCA. H3479/23 16.5.23 H3479/23 16.5.23 DW IN 493950N, 000030W. (PARIS NM 18/836). - NM ACTION. H974/59 14.4.59 H974/59 14.4.59 AMEND TO WK 9.25FMS. (PARIS NM 58 52 14). - NM 662/59. H6131/59 29.1.60 H6131/59 29.1.60 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS 2FT ON FRENCH 5206. NC 2612. H659/60 1.9.60 H659/60 1.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 9FMS 2FT [17MTRS] ON FRENCH 4937. NC 2146. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK SW 17MTRS ON FRENCH 6603 & FRENCH 4937. NC 2146. 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS WK PD 17.5MTRS IN 493951N, 000037W ON FRENCH 6603 [1979 EDN]. H2745/75 22.7.80 H2745/75 22.7.80 DELETE. (BREST NM 80 25 27). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW ZEALAND FOR FRANCE. TORPEDOED BY U 20. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.8 N,0 0.697 W.

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

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.8 N,0 0.697 W.

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

The seabed around the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 30, 1915.

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

The wreck of the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY)?

The TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6084 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOKOMARU (POSSIBLY)?

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

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