Tory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 34.9 N,6 6.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.581667
  • Longitude: 6.113333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORY
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 28.1.72 YACHT SENT DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM 533454N, 060648E. DEPTH ABOUT 64FT [20MTRS]. (DUTCH NM 23/72, NETH WK NO.L250). FOR FILING ONLY. 14.9.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. WAS TOWED TO BREMERHAVEN BY ESSO EMDEN. (LL 205). NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED THAT THE YACHT HAD ENGINE TROUBLE & NEEDED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. M TANKER ESSO EMDEN TOWED HER TO BREMERHAVEN. (LL 205).

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FAQ

Where is the TORY wreck located?

The TORY wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.9 N,6 6.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORY?

The seabed around the TORY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the TORY sink?

The TORY sank on Aug 23, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TORY discovered?

The wreck of the TORY was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the TORY?

The TORY is classified as a sailing vessel.