Treverbyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Treverbyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 17.366 N,7 6.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.289433
  • Longitude: -7.109000
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVERBYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Shadow Height 17.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4163
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK 2 MILES ESE FROM USHINISH LTHO, SOUTH UIST. (DOD). H2480/19 22.3.19 SANK OFF USHINISH PT. (VA STORNOWAY). INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 571900N, 070900W. BR STD.. H6997/29 AMENDED TO NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3156/69 26.2.71 TYPE 164 SONAR SEARCH MADE TO COVER AN AREA 2M FROM CHARTED POSN. NO CONTACTS. ASSUMED DISPERSED BELOW ROCKY FEATURES NEARBY. (HMS HECLA, HI 53/70). DELETED. BR STD. H2887/83 21.1.86 LOCATED IN 571723N, 070629W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS FOX HN 5.12.85 FOR HI 166). NCA YET. H2887/83 16.7.86 EXAM'D 1.12.85 IN 571723N, 070629W [OGB] USING HIFIX & TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. LYING E/W, UPRIGHT, BUT WITH CONSPIC DAMAGE AT W END. (HMS FOX, HI 166). BR STD. H2166/86 26.8.87 EXAM'D 30.6.87 DURING SONAR TRIALS. POSN 571725N, 070640W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 17.8MTRS. LIES NW/SE. BOW SECTION BADLY DAMAGED AND WRECK GENERALLY BREAKING UP. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 336). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE RUSSIA TO MANCHESTER.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN AT W END

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FAQ

Where is the TREVERBYN wreck located?

The TREVERBYN wreck is located at coordinates 57 17.366 N,7 6.54 W.

How deep is the TREVERBYN and where exactly is it located?

The TREVERBYN lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 57 17.366 N,7 6.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVERBYN?

The seabed around the TREVERBYN lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the TREVERBYN sink?

The TREVERBYN sank on Sep 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TREVERBYN discovered?

The wreck of the TREVERBYN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TREVERBYN belong to?

The TREVERBYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREVERBYN carrying?

The TREVERBYN was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREVERBYN?

The TREVERBYN had a tonnage of 4163 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREVERBYN?

The TREVERBYN is classified as a steam ship.

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