Toledo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Toledo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.286 N,6 23.904 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.921433
  • Longitude: -6.398400
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOLEDO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2843
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1898
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 1982

Surveying Details

H3227/74 6.6.74 H3227/74 6.6.74 WRECK OF STEAMSHIP LOCATED IN 495515N, 062351W USING DECCA. FOUND WITH MAGNETOMETER, ESTIMATED FROM READING TO BE ABOUT 1,500-1,800 TONS, LENGTH 180-200FT. STERN HIGHEST POINT ABOUT 10FT IN SAND AND GRAVEL. UPRIGHT WITH CAST IRON PROP. SIDES OF HULL COLLAPSED. HEIGHT OF ENGINE [EARLY TRIPLE EXPANSION] 12FT WITH ONE BOILER. RISES TO 12FT AT BOWS. TWO LARGE ANCHORS, LITTLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. POSSIBLY 'TOLEDO' SUNK 1898 AFTER STRIKING STEEPLE ROCK. (MR GILES, LYONESSE SALVAGE, 15.5.74). CHART AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY J L THOMPSON, SUNDERLAND. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 283NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR ROTTERDAM. CARGO WHEAT & OIL CAKE. STRUCK THE CRIM ROCK IN THICK FOG. DRIFTED OFF BUT QUICKLY SANK. LATER DEMOLISHED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.286 N,6 23.904 W.

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

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.286 N,6 23.904 W.

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

The seabed around the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 20, 1898.

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

The wreck of the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY)?

The TOLEDO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2843 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOLEDO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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