Towneley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Towneley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.033 N,1 27.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.483883
  • Longitude: 1.464917
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWNELEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.9 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 2888
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2009

Surveying Details

H0102/40 31.1.40 H0102/40 31.1.40 DW PA IN 512900N, 012800E. (TH NM 210/40). - NM 1501/40. H0102/40 14.12.49 H0102/40 14.12.49 NEVER LOCATED, POSN TOO VAGUE. DELETE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 2573/49. H4527/69 30.7.69 H4527/69 30.7.69 NO SEARCH MADE FOR WK. (HMS EGERIA, 24.5.69). NCA. H4527/69 22.9.71 H4527/69 22.9.71 NOT FOUND BY SIDESCAN SONAR & FISHERMANS SONAR. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 12.8.71). NCA. H3179/74 4.6.74 H3179/74 4.6.74 FOUL AREA LOCATED ON SIDESCAN SONAR. NO CHANGE OF DEPTH ON E/S. (ISS 1974). NCA. H3179/74 6.12.77 H3179/74 6.12.77 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 SWEEP. (HMS EGERIA). AMENDED TO DEAD. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1923 BY WOOD SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNETT SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 337 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. MINED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.033 N,1 27.895 E
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FAQ

Where is the TOWNELEY wreck located?

The TOWNELEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.033 N,1 27.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWNELEY?

The seabed around the TOWNELEY lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the TOWNELEY sink?

The TOWNELEY sank on Jan 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TOWNELEY discovered?

The wreck of the TOWNELEY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TOWNELEY belong to?

The TOWNELEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOWNELEY carrying?

The TOWNELEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TOWNELEY?

The TOWNELEY had a tonnage of 2888 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOWNELEY?

The TOWNELEY is classified as a steam ship.

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