Tregantle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tregantle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.549900
  • Longitude: 1.914767
Wreck Depth 18.58 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 98.8
Sonar Width 26.6
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 164
Tonnage 3091
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 070.0,,001.7,001.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H6391/19 POSN 523030N, 015224E, APPROX, OR 1.5M ESE FROM CORTON LTV. (WW1SL). H5371/51 4.12.51 EXAM'D 3.7.51 IN 523259N, 015458E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 62FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 17FT. GEN DEPTHS 79FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). INS AS WK 10FMS 2FT. BR STD. H4629/71 22.12.71 SHIP PULVERISED, NOT POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY EVEN BOWS OR STERN. ROUGHLY LYING E/W. CONSIDERABLE SILTING AT ENDS. (E GILES 22.11.71). 30.7.74 AMEND TO SW 18.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 27.2.82 IN EXAM'D IN 523257N, 015501E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.9MTRS, LENGTH 104MTRS, BEAM 17.6MTRS. LYING 162/342 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BUT PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEDIMENTS. BOW & SUPERSTRUCTURE PROMINENT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO 15.1MTRS. - NM 2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 18.12.16; IN 5232.994N, 0154.886E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 98.8MTRS, WIDTH 26.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 164/344 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 70MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 001 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY J READHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO, ST IVES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 281HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR HULL. CARGO 4900 TONS WHEAT. INITIALLY THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED BY UB-16, BUT PROBABLY STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-5.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E
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FAQ

Where is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E.

How deep is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.58 meters and is located at coordinates 52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3091 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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