Trentbank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trentbank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.3 N,1 22.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.721667
  • Longitude: 1.369450
Water Depth 2321 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TRENTBANK
Type steam ship
Tonnage 5060
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 31.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364318N, 012210E APPROX. (LLWW2). TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT & GREENOCK FOR BOUGIE. TORPEDOED BY AN ATTACKING AIRCRAFT 10M N OF CAP TENES, ALGERIA, SET ON FIRE, EXPLODED & SANK. OF 69 CREW & EIGHT GUNNERS, 1 CREW & 1 GUNNER KILLED. (LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the TRENTBANK wreck located?

The TRENTBANK wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.3 N,1 22.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRENTBANK?

The seabed around the TRENTBANK lies at approximately 2321 meters deep.

When did the TRENTBANK sink?

The TRENTBANK sank on Nov 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TRENTBANK discovered?

The wreck of the TRENTBANK was discovered in 1942.

What was the tonnage of the TRENTBANK?

The TRENTBANK had a tonnage of 5060 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRENTBANK?

The TRENTBANK is classified as a steam ship.

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