Torcello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Torcello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 47.352 N,0 23.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.789200
  • Longitude: -0.385967
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORCELLO
Type yacht
Tonnage 10
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1955
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2000

Surveying Details

H2547/55 10.4.55 YACHT SUNK IN 504719N, 002304W [OGB]. 6FT OF MAST SHOWING AT HW. (CG SHOREHAM, 10.4.55). H2547/55 2.6.55 DW (MAST) IN 504719N, 002304W OR 212DEGS 1.25M FROM WORTHING LT, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE SSE. (TH NM 32/55). - NM 1124/55. H2547/55 27.10.55 G CAN BUOY REMOVED. (TH, SUPT EAST COWES). - NM 2515/55. H3255/63 1.10.63 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 15FT HAVING COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. MAST REMOVED BY BRITISH SUB-AQUA CLUB. (THV BEACON, 25.8.63). DELETE. - NM 2052/63 & FNM 83/63. H4822/75 22.3.77 SEARCHED FOR BY SCES BUT NOT FOUND. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 944). NCA. SEP 2019/000094901 20.05.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the TORCELLO wreck located?

The TORCELLO wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.352 N,0 23.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORCELLO?

The seabed around the TORCELLO lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the TORCELLO sink?

The TORCELLO sank on Apr 9, 1955.

When was the wreck of the TORCELLO discovered?

The wreck of the TORCELLO was discovered in 1955.

What was the tonnage of the TORCELLO?

The TORCELLO had a tonnage of 10 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORCELLO?

The TORCELLO is classified as a yacht.

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