Towa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Towa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49 N,10 9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.816667
  • Longitude: -10.150000
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 128 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN 584900N, 100900W. 28.7.87 POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 100M S OF ROCKALL. (DODS) & 550000N, 101000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). THIS POSN IS BELIEVED INCORRECT AS U 96 CLAIMS TO HAVE SUNK VESSEL AT 2052 ON 11 DEC, & ALSO TO HAVE SUNK 'ROTORUA' IN 585600N, 112000W AT 1512 ON 11 DEC, & 'MACEDONIER' AT 0431 ON 12 DEC IN 575200N, 084200W. POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U BOAT PATROL REPORT WHICH GIVES REF. AM 2618 WOULD APPEAR TO AGREE WITH POSN 584900N, 100900W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 17.6.91 SURVIVORS PICKED UP IN 584900N, 100900W. (LL WW2). PLOTS IN OVER 1800MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1930. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 96 WHILST EN-ROUTE MONTREAL TO OBAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAATS. N.V. VRACHTVAART. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). EN-ROUTE SOREL TO LONDON. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the TOWA wreck located?

The TOWA wreck is located at coordinates 58 49 N,10 9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWA?

The seabed around the TOWA lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the TOWA sink?

The TOWA sank on Dec 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TOWA discovered?

The wreck of the TOWA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TOWA belong to?

The TOWA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TOWA carrying?

The TOWA was carrying vehicles,grain.

What was the tonnage of the TOWA?

The TOWA had a tonnage of 5419 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOWA?

The TOWA is classified as a steam ship.

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