Trevessa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trevessa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.108 N,4 9.871 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.535133
  • Longitude: -4.164517
Wreck Depth 10.17 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVESSA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 12.5
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 318
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 001.4,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Surveying Details

31.8.73 SANK OFF PORT EYNON. (LL, VOL 213). INS DW IN 513203N, 040945W WITH G CAN BUOY 1C S. - NM 2446/73. 9.11.73 WK IN 513203N, 040945W. REPD DEPTH 9FT. TO BE MARKED BY UNLIT WK BUOY. (NAVEAM 378/73). NCA YET. H3804/72 7.12.73 POSN 513203N 040945W. G CAN WK BUOY LAID ONE CABLE S IN 513155N, 040945W. (TH NM 85/73). H3804/72 17.10.74 CONTRACT PLACED WITH S & W WALES MARINE INSPECTION LTD TO DISPERSE WK TO LEAST DEPTH OF 30FT [MLWS]. (TH, 22.8.74). - NM 2041(T)/74. H3804/72 17.1.75 AREA SEARCHED WITH SONAR & DIVERS. NO WK FOUND. BELIEVED TO HAVE BROKEN UP AND REMAINS SLIPPED DOWN BANK AND BURIED. BUOY REMOVED. (TH SWANSEA, TELECON). - NM 234/75. H3840/86 16.2.89 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 26.08.17; IN 5132.108N, 0409.871W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 12.5MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HEIGHT 0.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 318/138 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 1.4MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP. WRECK IS BROKEN UP AND TWO SMALL SECTIONS REMAIN PARTIALLY VISIBLE THROUGH THE SAND RIPPLES. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). AMEND DW 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

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FAQ

Where is the TREVESSA wreck located?

The TREVESSA wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.108 N,4 9.871 W.

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

The TREVESSA lies at a depth of about 10.17 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.108 N,4 9.871 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVESSA?

The seabed around the TREVESSA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TREVESSA sink?

The TREVESSA sank on Aug 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TREVESSA discovered?

The wreck of the TREVESSA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TREVESSA belong to?

The TREVESSA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TREVESSA?

The TREVESSA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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