Tregenna (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tregenna (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.248 N,4 41.536 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.087467
  • Longitude: -4.692267
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREGENNA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 23
Tonnage 5772
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 9M S OF DODMAN POINT. (WW1SL). H2839/66 7.1.67 UNKNOWN WK SWEPT 30.3.66 IN 500510N, 044130W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 189FT IN GEN DEPTH 225FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND BROKEN SHELL OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (HMS MERMAID, ROS 30.3.66). CHART AS WK 31FMS [57MTRS]. BR STD. H113/45 5.4.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500448N, 044100W [OGB]. LENGTH 120FT, HEIGHT 40FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 8.4.60 SONAR CONTACT LENGTH 120FT HEIGHT 40FT. (ESCORT GROUP 2, 11.3.45, AUBD 302/83). H3110/72 8.1.73 WK IN 500514.5N, 044129.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT. FLAT BOTTOM AREA, GOOD E/S TRACE 60MTRS IN 69MTRS. SEABED OF MUD, SAND & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). AMEND POSN TO 500514N, 044130W [OGB]. BR STD. H3193/70 18.6.73 LARGE WK IN 500529N, 044136W [OGB] USING DECCA. AT LEAST 300FT LONG & 42FT HIGH LYING E/W [POSSIBLY TREGENNA - 1917]. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H1280/76/31 30.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500523N, 044125W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H5982/82 8.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 500510N 044143W [OGB] USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)5 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 7.8.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BOW IN 5005.238N, 0441.448W [WGD], STERN IN 5005.196N, 0441.476W [WGD]. POSN BY DGPS. VESSEL IS INVERTED AND PARTIALY COLLAPSED. BOILERS PROTRUDE THROUGH THE HULL. ENGINE VISIBLE BELOW HULL. BOWS TO THE NE. HT 10.2MTRS. CINC REQUESTED FOR POSITION. (A WILD, VIA J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 7.8.00). AMEND POSN TO 5005.217N, 0441.462E [WGD]. BR STD. 8.4.02 COMMERCIAL GUARD NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR THIS WRECK. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 6.4.02) CINC REMOVED. NCA. HH100/351/21 17.5.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. IN TWO PARTS. STERN LIES IN 5005.224N, 0441.542W [WGD] AND BOW IN 5005.283N, 0441.520E SOME 80-100MTRS N OF THE MAIN SECTION. LIES STERN W. STANDS 11MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. INVERTED AND COLLAPSING. LARGE SINGLE PROP AND RUDDER ARE THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE WK. HULL COLLAPSING ONTO BOILERS AND ENGINE, WHICH PROTRUDE THROUGH A LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE HULL. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 17.5.04). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 19.7.14 IN 5005.248N, 0441.536W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.2 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 8.8MTRS. LIES 023/203 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INVERTED, INTACT. (MMT, HI 1455). AMEND WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J REDHEAD CO LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 488NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ARMED WITH 1 X 4 INCH QF GUN, 2 X 7.5 INCH HOWITZERS. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY UB-57. (SIBI).

General Comments

INVERTED, COLLAPSING, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.248 N,4 41.536 W
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FAQ

Where is the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.248 N,4 41.536 W.

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

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.248 N,4 41.536 W.

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

The seabed around the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 26, 1917.

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

The wreck of the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY)?

The TREGENNA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5772 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREGENNA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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