Torridge (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Torridge (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.35 N,4 0.685 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.605833
  • Longitude: -4.011417
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORRIDGE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.8 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 52
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 29
Tonnage 5036
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2005

Surveying Details

21.2.75 21.2.75 SUNK 40 MILES SSW FROM START POINT. (WW1SL). 21.2.75 21.2.75 SUNK 30 MILES S BY W OF START POINT. (LL WW1). 26.7.78 26.7.78 INS AS USC PA 50MTRS IN 493600N, 040200W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT QUOTED). NE 442. 7.1.82 7.1.82 AMENDED TO USC 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT QUOTED). NC 2655. H2302/84 30.6.86 H2302/84 30.6.86 NOW USC 46MTRS. (FR NM 86 23 28). NCA. HH100/351/03 31.8.90 HH100/351/03 31.8.90 WK LOCATED 5.7.88 IN 493621.5N, 040043W [?OGB] USING GPS. EXTENSIVE WK SITE LYING WITHIN A ROCKY AREA. MAXIMUM HT 7MTRS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (T ALLEN, 13.8.90). AMEND TO WK USC 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.2.99 2.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH100/351/20 6.8.03 HH100/351/20 6.8.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 80-100MTRS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. A LARGE SS LYING ON STBD SIDE WITH BOW BROKEN OFF. HAS APPARENT CARGO OF ?CHINA CLAY THAT WAS ONCE ENCASED IN BARRELS. SUBSTANTIAL HOLD OF COAL BUT THIS COULD BE BUNKERS. BRIQUETTES OF FUEL ALSO NOTED ON THE SEABED. AT THE STERN A VERTICAL IRON PROP HAS ONE BLADE OUT OF THE SEABED. NO MUNITIONS NOTED BUT CONDITION SUGGESTS HEAVY DAMAGE, POSSIBLY DUE TO TORPEDO. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE OR BRIDGE NOTED, MAY HAVE BEEN TRAWLED OFF. TWO MASTS NOTED ON THE SEABED ON THE PORT SIDE. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 23.11.05 HH091/059/01 23.11.05 EXAM'D 11.4.05 IN 4936.350N, 0400.685W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.9 IN GEN DEPTH 78.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 52MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 209 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE, GENERALLY INTACT WK LYING BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M S BY W OF START POINT WHILE ON PASSAGE GENOA TO TYNE. (LL WW1 & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17).

General Comments

INTACT, BOW BROKEN OFF, ON STBD SIDE, BETWEEN SANDWAVES

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FAQ

Where is the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.35 N,4 0.685 W.

How deep is the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.35 N,4 0.685 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) sink?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5036 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORRIDGE (PROBABLY)?

The TORRIDGE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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