Tortuguero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tortuguero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 50 N,15 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.833333
  • Longitude: -15.500000
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORTUGUERO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4175
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Surveying Details

M31611 29.6.18 SINKING POSN 555000N, 153000W ACCORDING TO MASTER. (DCWO WESTPORT, IRELAND IDSA). M31728 1.7.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550500N, 144900W. (DCWO N IRISH DISTRICT IDSA). M31949 2.7.18 SINKING POSN 550500N, 144900W (SNO KILLYBEGS IDSA). M32325 6.7.18 48 HOURS OUT FROM LIVERPOOL TO JAMAICA. (B OF T W.R. 1590). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 205 MILES NW QUARTER N FROM EAGLE ISLAND OFF COUNTY MAYO. (WW1SL & DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY A STEPHEN SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS & FYFFES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 413NHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR JAMAICA. TORPEDOED BY U-156. (DODS & KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the TORTUGUERO wreck located?

The TORTUGUERO wreck is located at coordinates 55 50 N,15 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORTUGUERO?

The seabed around the TORTUGUERO lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the TORTUGUERO sink?

The TORTUGUERO sank on Jun 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TORTUGUERO discovered?

The wreck of the TORTUGUERO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TORTUGUERO belong to?

The TORTUGUERO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TORTUGUERO?

The TORTUGUERO had a tonnage of 4175 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORTUGUERO?

The TORTUGUERO is classified as a steam ship.

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