Tregenna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tregenna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.536 N,4 44.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.092267
  • Longitude: -4.742733
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREGENNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 5772
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Surveying Details

REPD LOST IN APPROX 500530N, 044430W IN 1918. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. LATER REPD LOST 9M S FROM DODMAN POINT. (WW1SL). [SEE BENITO [17483] IN SAME POSN]. H3110/72 8.1.73 NOT FOUND. TO BE INVESTIGATED IN 1973. (HMS HECATE, 1972). H3193/70 & H3110/72 18.6.73 POSSIBLY WK [17473] IN 500512N, 044136W ABOUT 2M E OR WK [17456] IN 500442N, 044554W ABOUT 1M SW. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [17473] 'TREGENNA']. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J READHEAD CO LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. NO MEN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TREGENNA wreck located?

The TREGENNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.536 N,4 44.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREGENNA?

The seabed around the TREGENNA lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the TREGENNA sink?

The TREGENNA sank on Dec 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TREGENNA discovered?

The wreck of the TREGENNA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TREGENNA belong to?

The TREGENNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREGENNA carrying?

The TREGENNA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TREGENNA?

The TREGENNA had a tonnage of 5772 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREGENNA?

The TREGENNA is classified as a steam ship.

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