Treworlas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Treworlas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 51.798 N,60 45.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.863300
  • Longitude: -60.757000
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREWORLAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 105200N, 604500W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H2372/63 27.10.69 CHARTED AS DW PA IN 105200N, 604500W. BR STD. H2372/63 18.1.72 SHOWN AS NDW IN 105148N, 604525W ON USNOO 24402. BR STD. H1277/75 4.4.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 10FMS (18MTRS). TONNAGE KNOWN. - NM 804/75. H1277/75 8.12.77 INS ON 956 (MISSED SCALE). - NM 26/77. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS WK USC 18MTRS IN 1051.798N, 6045.420W [WGD] ON BA 500 [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY J READHEAD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 457 NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR BALTIMORE. TORPEDOED BY U 124. 38 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the TREWORLAS wreck located?

The TREWORLAS wreck is located at coordinates 10 51.798 N,60 45.42 W.

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

The TREWORLAS lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 10 51.798 N,60 45.42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREWORLAS?

The seabed around the TREWORLAS lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the TREWORLAS sink?

The TREWORLAS sank on Dec 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TREWORLAS discovered?

The wreck of the TREWORLAS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the TREWORLAS belong to?

The TREWORLAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREWORLAS carrying?

The TREWORLAS was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREWORLAS?

The TREWORLAS had a tonnage of 4692 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREWORLAS?

The TREWORLAS is classified as a steam ship.

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