Toward Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Toward Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.69 N,1 24.566 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.128167
  • Longitude: 1.409433
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.5
Tonnage 1218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 1.5 MILES SE OF S FORELAND. (LL WW1). H6051/15 H6051/15 WK IN 510735N, 012445E. NO LONGER DANGEROUS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 EXAM'D IN 510738N, 012441E. SWEPT BY OROPESA, FOUL AT 63FT, CLEAR AT 54FT. DEDUCED DEPTH 58FT. LEAST DEPTH FOUND BY SOUNDING 66FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). INS AS WK 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. H5824/60 1.3.61 H5824/60 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT. CONSIDERED TO BE ALMOST CERTAINLY 'EDSIVA' AND 'TOWARD', PREVIOUSLY CHARTED 2C W. (HMS SCOTT, 5.4.60). H998/37 13.11.61 H998/37 13.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR 66FT, FOUL 69FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 91-93FT. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.61). AMEND TO SW 11FMS. BR STD. 4.3.69 4.3.69 AMEND TO SW 10FMS 4FT. [LAT]. NE 1828. 15.6.72 15.6.72 AMEND TO SW 20.1MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 20.4.79 H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 27.4.78 IN 510740N, 012439E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.1 IN GEN DEPTH 24-27MTRS. SCOUR 27.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 75FT, LYING N/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. HH090/606/01 1.2.94 HH090/606/01 1.2.94 LOCATED 8.10.93 IN 510740.3N, 012441.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 606). HH090/647/01 30.1.96 HH090/647/01 30.1.96 EXAM'D 9.10.95 IN 510739.5N, 012440.3E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.0, FOUL 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO SW 21.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 28.7.99 28.7.99 BOW BROKEN FROM MAIN WRECKAGE BY MINE ON STBD SIDE FWD OF BRIDGE. BOW 10MTRS CLEAR OF MAIN WRECKAGE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 1999). NCA. 31.1.11 31.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5107.690N, 0124.566E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.34MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. UPRIGHT WITH LIST TO PORT. APPARENTLY BREAKING UP NEAR THE BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). BOWS N. BOWS BROKEN. RETAIN SW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO LTD, GLASGOW. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BELFAST. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-6 JUST FWD OF THE BRIDGE. NO LIVES LOST. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

BOW BROKEN, LISTS TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the TOWARD wreck located?

The TOWARD wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.69 N,1 24.566 E.

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

The TOWARD lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.69 N,1 24.566 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWARD?

The seabed around the TOWARD lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the TOWARD sink?

The TOWARD sank on Oct 31, 1915.

When was the wreck of the TOWARD discovered?

The wreck of the TOWARD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the TOWARD belong to?

The TOWARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOWARD carrying?

The TOWARD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TOWARD?

The TOWARD had a tonnage of 1218 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOWARD?

The TOWARD is classified as a steam ship.

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