Toogo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Toogo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.367 N,1 27.596 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.256117
  • Longitude: 1.459933
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOOGO
Type sailing vessel
Flag EE
Length 27.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H8551/19 6.11.19 WK OF SCHOONER 'TOOGO' WITH STERN SHOWING 4FT IN POSN 0.8M S 60DEGS W FROM GULL LTV. MARKED BY 2 BUOYS [RED FLAG], 1 CLOSE NE, 1 CLOSE SW. (SNO DOVER). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 511520N, 012742E. BR STD. 8.11.19 POSN 46DEGS, 8.5C FROM GULL LTV WITH BUOY 60YDS NW & WK MARKING VESSEL CLOSE E. (TH NM). H772/20 30.1.20 MARKING WITHDRAWN. LEAST DEPTH 37FT. (TH). H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND TO WK 37FT [6FMS]. BR STD. H7838/35 2.4.36 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5.75FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.9.50 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 1828. H5120/51 7.12.55 NOT LOCATED DURING GULL STREAM SURVEY. (HMS SCOTT, 1955). H2100/74 30.1.74 NOT SEARCHED FOR BUT NOTHING FOUND DURING INVESTIGATION OF WK OF 'LANCRESSE' [13793] CLOSE E. (SOISS, 1973). H2100/74 9.8.74 NOTHING FOUND WITH MS47 TRANSIT SONAR. (ISS, 1974). H2499/76 9.2.76 NOTHING FOUND WITH MS47 TRANSIT SONAR. (HMS ECHO, HI 17/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/028/01 25.6.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1028). NCA. HH091/169/01 2.4.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1169). NCA. HH091/294/01 26.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1907 BY J LAURI, KERTEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & T WOLEUS. PASSAGE FROM CALAIS. IN BALLAST. GROUNDED, FLOATED OFF BUT WAS LEAKING BADLY. LATER ASSUMED HEAVY LIST AND HEELED OVER. FOUR MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the TOOGO wreck located?

The TOOGO wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.367 N,1 27.596 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOOGO?

The seabed around the TOOGO lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TOOGO sink?

The TOOGO sank on Nov 2, 1919.

When was the wreck of the TOOGO discovered?

The wreck of the TOOGO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TOOGO belong to?

The TOOGO belonged to EE.

What cargo was the TOOGO carrying?

The TOOGO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TOOGO?

The TOOGO had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOOGO?

The TOOGO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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