Tornado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tornado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.934 N,5 41.309 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.265567
  • Longitude: -5.688483
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORNADO
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2012

Surveying Details

H5279/77 12.1.82 WRECKAGE FOUND IN 501554N, 054115W USING DECCA. (FALMOUTH CG, TLX DTD 19.11.81). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H5279/77 12.1.82 LARGE AMOUNTS OF WRECKAGE LOCATED WITHIN HALF MILE OF POSN ABOVE. (FALMOUTH CG TELEX DTD 19.11.81). NCA. H5279/77 12.1.82 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN 12M RADIUS SEARCH BY LIFEBOAT & HELICOPTER. (TLX DTD 20.11.81 & 21.11.81). NCA. H5279/77 12.1.82 WK NOT LOCATED AFTER SEARCH BY BELGIAN NAVY SHIP DUFOUR. (SIG DTD 11.12.81). NCA. 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 3.10.09 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SEABED FISSURED ROCK. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971. PASSAGE ZEEBRUGGE FOR BIRKENHEAD. SANK, CAUSE NOT KNOWN. 1 BODY RECOVERED. (FALMOUTH CG).

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FAQ

Where is the TORNADO wreck located?

The TORNADO wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.934 N,5 41.309 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORNADO?

The seabed around the TORNADO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the TORNADO sink?

The TORNADO sank on Nov 19, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TORNADO discovered?

The wreck of the TORNADO was discovered in 1981.

What country did the TORNADO belong to?

The TORNADO belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the TORNADO?

The TORNADO had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORNADO?

The TORNADO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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