Toro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Toro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.998 N,12 53.119 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333300
  • Longitude: 12.885317
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TORO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 1467
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2019

Surveying Details

H7963/39 23.12.39 DW IN 552000N, 125315E, OR 143DEGS, 3.8M FROM FALSTERBO LT. (CULLERCOATS RADIO). INS AS DW. - NM 2887/39. 7.2.72 THE CONDITION OF THIS WK IS UNKNOWN OR UNTOUCHED. EITHER TORO OR TORNO, IN 552012N, 125300E. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.520253). 16.1.91 STATED TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL WW2). 19.7.68 [EUR] POSN: 552002N, 125306E. NC 2115. 22.8.73 [STO] POSN: 552002N, 125317E. NC 2360. SEP 2015/000312367 14.1.16 SHOWN AS WK IN 5519.998N, 1253.119E [WGD] ON SE4DHWHE. [ED 50.2, DTD 11.12.15]. AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORO, MINED IN KOGRUNDSRANNAN, OR BETWEEN TRELLEBORG & FALSTERBO, WHILST EN-ROUTE MALMO TO RONNSKAR. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the TORO wreck located?

The TORO wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.998 N,12 53.119 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORO?

The seabed around the TORO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TORO sink?

The TORO sank on Dec 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the TORO discovered?

The wreck of the TORO was discovered in 1939.

What country did the TORO belong to?

The TORO belonged to SE.

What cargo was the TORO carrying?

The TORO was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the TORO?

The TORO had a tonnage of 1467 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORO?

The TORO is classified as a steam ship.

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