Tosto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tosto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 16.635 N,3 4.827 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.277250
  • Longitude: -3.080450
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOSTO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 149
Tonnage 1234
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2008

Surveying Details

22.2.80 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 591230N, 031100W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. 15.4.92 15.4.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF KIRKWALL. 14M SSW OF NOUP HEAD. (WW1SL). QUOTED POSN PLOTS ASHORE ON MAINLAND, ORKNEY. COULD BE 14M SSE. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/14 18.2.99 HH100/351/14 18.2.99 DIVED 5.1998 IN 5916.61N, 0304.90W [OGB] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS [REDUCE BY 3MTRS FOR APPROX LAT]. HEIGHT ABOVE BOTTOM 3MTRS. SEABED OF HARD ROCK AND SAND. WELL BROKEN, BOILER AND BOW STAND PROUD OF SEABED. BELL WITH INSCRIPTION: 'HEIMDAL, 1904, KRISTIANA' RECOVERED. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K HEATH). INS AS WK USC 48MTRS. BR STD. HH091/218/01 25.2.08 HH091/218/01 & SEP 2008/000020244 25.2.08 EXAM'D 12.8.07 IN 5916.6352N, 0304.8268W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.0 IN GEN DEPTH 48.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 149/329 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). WELL BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/218/01 17.7.08 HH091/218/01 & SEP 2008/000068445 17.7.08 LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.18 IN GEN DEPTH 49.5MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218, REVISED ROS). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 31.3.09 31.3.09 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1904 BY PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY B.STOLT-NIELSEN, HAUGESUND. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 147NHP. PASSAGE METHIL FOR HAUGERSUND. MINED. (DODS, WW1SL, LLWW1, SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES, SIBI). NO LIVES LOST. (K HEATH).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, BOILER & BOW ARE HIGH POINTS

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FAQ

Where is the TOSTO wreck located?

The TOSTO wreck is located at coordinates 59 16.635 N,3 4.827 W.

How deep is the TOSTO and where exactly is it located?

The TOSTO lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 59 16.635 N,3 4.827 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOSTO?

The seabed around the TOSTO lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the TOSTO sink?

The TOSTO sank on Jun 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TOSTO discovered?

The wreck of the TOSTO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TOSTO belong to?

The TOSTO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TOSTO carrying?

The TOSTO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TOSTO?

The TOSTO had a tonnage of 1234 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOSTO?

The TOSTO is classified as a steam ship.

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