Torenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Torenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 25 N,47 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.416667
  • Longitude: -47.783333
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORENIA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 141.9 m
Width 18.4 m
Draught 11.1
Tonnage 8043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2010

Surveying Details

18.4.79 18.4.79 VESSEL REPORTED TO BE SINKING IN 362700N, 481300W. (LL, 20.4.79). NCA. 20.4.79 20.4.79 WK ABANDONED 720M ENE OF BERMUDA. (LL, 24.4.79) 24.4.79 24.4.79 WK NOW IN 363500N, 474700W. POSN RADAR CONTACT DISAPPEARED. (LL, 25.4.79). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY MAATS. DE SCHELDE S. & M, FLUSHING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAJAMAR CIA. NAV, S.A. PASSAGE CUBA FOR COPENHAGEN. SERIOUSLY FLOODED THROUGH CRACKS IN HER HULL, WAS ABANDONED BY HER CREW & SUNK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TORENIA wreck located?

The TORENIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 25 N,47 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORENIA?

The seabed around the TORENIA lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the TORENIA sink?

The TORENIA sank on Apr 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the TORENIA discovered?

The wreck of the TORENIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TORENIA belong to?

The TORENIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TORENIA carrying?

The TORENIA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the TORENIA?

The TORENIA had a tonnage of 8043 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORENIA?

The TORENIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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