Trebartha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Trebartha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 6.122 N,2 4.295 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.102033
  • Longitude: -2.071583
Wreck Depth 8.01 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREBARTHA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 38.2
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 94
Tonnage 4327
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions 010.3,006.5,000.9,315
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Surveying Details

16.8.72 WK IN POSN 570440N, 015758W PA. H3965/75 30.11.77 WK IN 570608N, 020412W. HARD AGAINST ROCK IN DEPTH OF 40FT. IN TWO PARTS ABOUT 50FT APART. (R DAY, LTR). H1310/80 30.3.80 WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED AROUND LINE OF ROCKS WHICH NEARLY COVER AT HWS. ENGINE & BOILERS STAND ABOUT 15FT HIGH BUT PRESENT NO HAZARD BECAUSE OF NEARBY ROCKS. 4-BLADED CAST IRON PROPELLER NEARBY. (J THOMPSON, STONEHAVEN). NCA. RSDRA2022000243080 18.11.22 EXAM�D 29.04.22; IN 5706.122N, 0204.295W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 38.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 094/274 DEGS. DEGRADED WITH BOILER AND ENGINE VISIBLE AND SCATTERED DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1732 - H525-2135). AMEND DST REMAINS OF WK 8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 425NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PHILADELPHIA. IN BALLAST. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WITH BOMBS AND MACHINE GUNS. CREW ABANDONED AND THE VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE. SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER BREAKING IN HALF. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED

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FAQ

Where is the TREBARTHA wreck located?

The TREBARTHA wreck is located at coordinates 57 6.122 N,2 4.295 W.

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

The TREBARTHA lies at a depth of about 8.01 meters and is located at coordinates 57 6.122 N,2 4.295 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREBARTHA?

The seabed around the TREBARTHA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TREBARTHA sink?

The TREBARTHA sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TREBARTHA discovered?

The wreck of the TREBARTHA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TREBARTHA belong to?

The TREBARTHA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREBARTHA carrying?

The TREBARTHA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TREBARTHA?

The TREBARTHA had a tonnage of 4327 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREBARTHA?

The TREBARTHA is classified as a steam ship.

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