Torridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Torridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 11.906 S,51 1.594 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.198433
  • Longitude: 51.026567
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORRIDGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1910
Original Detection Year 1911
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2016

Surveying Details

H477/12 7.3.12 LIES ON REEF AT FARQUHAR IS, S OF SHALLOW BOAT PASSAGE. (HMS HERMES RB-1911). CHART AS WK (1912) IN 101054S, 510141E. BA 718. H687/32 12.2.32 NOW CHARTED AS ST. H3579/71 6.8.71 WK FIXED IN 101124S, 510148E USING VISUAL BRGS AND RADAR RANGES TO HELICOPTER HOVERING OVER ITS POSN ON EXTENDED REEF. ONLY BOILER SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPH. (HMS VIDAL, HN 17/71 [K6118 - FOLIO 65]). AMEND TO NEW POSN. BR STD. 26.8.92 WGD POSN: 101154S, 510132E. NC 718 [PLAN E]. 21.10.16 SHOWN AS ST WK IN 1011.906S, 5101.594E [WGD]. (UKHO IMAGERY PG3145, DTD 18.7.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NATAL TO GALLE, CEYLON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TATUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TORRIDGE wreck located?

The TORRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 10 11.906 S,51 1.594 E.

When did the TORRIDGE sink?

The TORRIDGE sank on Apr 18, 1910.

When was the wreck of the TORRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the TORRIDGE was discovered in 1911.

What country did the TORRIDGE belong to?

The TORRIDGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TORRIDGE carrying?

The TORRIDGE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TORRIDGE?

The TORRIDGE had a tonnage of 3838 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORRIDGE?

The TORRIDGE is classified as a steam ship.

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