Torinia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Torinia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0 N,19 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.000000
  • Longitude: -19.000000
Water Depth 1450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORINIA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.9 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 10364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554700N, 180000W. SUNK APPROX 400 MILES WNW OF INISHTRAHULL. (DODS). 6.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550000N, 190000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). POSN OF U-BOAT ATTACK & POSN OF ATTACKED VESSEL AGREE. PLOTS IN APPROX 1450MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. OIL ENGINE OF 628NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the TORINIA wreck located?

The TORINIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 0 N,19 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORINIA?

The seabed around the TORINIA lies at approximately 1450 meters deep.

When did the TORINIA sink?

The TORINIA sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TORINIA discovered?

The wreck of the TORINIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TORINIA belong to?

The TORINIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TORINIA carrying?

The TORINIA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the TORINIA?

The TORINIA had a tonnage of 10364 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORINIA?

The TORINIA is classified as a tanker.

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