Tregenna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tregenna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 22 N,15 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.366667
  • Longitude: -15.750000
Water Depth 1070 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREGENNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5242
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582100N, 154500W. 14.2.78 SUNK APPROX 300 MILES NW OF LEWIS, HEBRIDES. (DODS). 29.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582200N, 154200W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 1100MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR NEWPORT, WALES. TORPEDOED BY U-65 33 MEN LOST. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3).

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FAQ

Where is the TREGENNA wreck located?

The TREGENNA wreck is located at coordinates 58 22 N,15 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREGENNA?

The seabed around the TREGENNA lies at approximately 1070 meters deep.

When did the TREGENNA sink?

The TREGENNA sank on Sep 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TREGENNA discovered?

The wreck of the TREGENNA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TREGENNA belong to?

The TREGENNA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TREGENNA?

The TREGENNA had a tonnage of 5242 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREGENNA?

The TREGENNA is classified as a steam ship.

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