Treveal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Treveal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.014 N,4 42.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533567
  • Longitude: -4.701150
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVEAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFFSHORE BETWEEN PT LYNAS AND THE SKERRIES. (SIBI). H2071/31 8.4.31 H2071/31 8.4.31 SWEPT FOR BY TRINITY HOUSE. H2050/53 27.3.53 H2050/53 27.3.53 INS AS NDW IN 533200N, 044200W [OGB]. NC 1826. 2.11.73 2.11.73 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 1977. H4827/75 25.1.77 H4827/75 25.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). DELETE. BR STD. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). NCA
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1909 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS, WITH TWO BOILERS, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 374 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO LTD, ST IVES. PASSAGE ALGIERS FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. TORPEDOED BY EITHER U 53 OR U 35. 33 LIVES LOST. (SIBI). TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 53. (KRIED ZUR ZEE)

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FAQ

Where is the TREVEAL wreck located?

The TREVEAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.014 N,4 42.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVEAL?

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

When did the TREVEAL sink?

The TREVEAL sank on Feb 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TREVEAL discovered?

The wreck of the TREVEAL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TREVEAL belong to?

The TREVEAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREVEAL carrying?

The TREVEAL was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL had a tonnage of 4160 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL is classified as a steam ship.

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