Trafford Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Trafford Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 0.92 N,6 57.3 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 36 m |
| Water Depth | 48 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | TRAFFORD |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 215 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 16, 1915 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 30M WSW FROM TUSKAR. (WW1SL). INS AS WK USC PA 36MTRS IN 520054N, 065715W [OSI]. NC 2049. 20.10.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). AT EDGE OF SURVEYED AREA. RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2009/000136554 20.10.09 NDW NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2007 (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 21, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY U-22 30M WSW FROM TUSKAR.
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