Torchbearer Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Torchbearer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.075567
- Longitude: 1.726333
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.87 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TORCHBEARER |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
68.6 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
4.6 |
| Sonar Length |
75.6 |
| Sonar Width |
20 |
| Shadow Height |
6.8 |
| Orientation |
63 |
| Tonnage |
1267 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 19, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
6,1,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
028.2,,006.5,032.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 18, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SANK 025 DEG, 2M FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (WW2SL). H0162/39 28.11.39 PNM 2627/39 ISSUED. H0162/39 13.4.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 939/40. H0162/39 26.5.49 EXAM'D IN 520433N, 014343E. OROPESA SWEEP APRIL 1949 CLEAR AT 46FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 72FT. E/S 57FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.6.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1071/49. 3.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.0MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 4.8.76 IN 520431.2N, 014340.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21-22MTRS. SCOUR 23MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. NO SIGN OF BREAKUP. ILL DEFINED SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H2917/83 28.3.85 EXAM'D 11.12.84 IN 520430N, 014341E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDS OVER AREA ABOUT 100MTRS LONG, LYING 080/260 DEG. (SOISS, HI 196). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 1 14.1.12 WK LOCATED IN 5204.538N, 0143.606E [WGD]. HT 4MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 17.6MTRS IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/00091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5204.534N, 0143.580E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 75.6MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/183 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 28.21MTRS, 6.48MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 032 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1929 BY JOHN CROW & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED. CREW OF 4 LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E
Torchbearer on Wreck Map
Torchbearer Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TORCHBEARER wreck located?
The TORCHBEARER wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E.
How deep is the TORCHBEARER and where exactly is it located?
The TORCHBEARER lies at a depth of about 16.87 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TORCHBEARER?
The seabed around the TORCHBEARER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the TORCHBEARER sink?
The TORCHBEARER sank on Nov 19, 1939.
When was the wreck of the TORCHBEARER discovered?
The wreck of the TORCHBEARER was discovered in 1939.
What country did the TORCHBEARER belong to?
The TORCHBEARER belonged to GB.
What cargo was the TORCHBEARER carrying?
The TORCHBEARER was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the TORCHBEARER?
The TORCHBEARER had a tonnage of 1267 tons.
What type of wreck is the TORCHBEARER?
The TORCHBEARER is classified as a steam ship.