Tromo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tromo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.121 N,0 55.035 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.252017
  • Longitude: -0.917250
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROMO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 53.7 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 55
Tonnage 694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.4.17 POSN 551500N, 005100W. (MC). H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDW IN 551500N, 005100W. NC 2182B. H460/67 29.3.67 NOT FOUND DURING THOROUGH SEARCH USING FISHERMANS ASDIC AND E/S. (HMS EGERIA, 16.6.66). DELETED. BR STD. H6330/87/3 6.1.89 WK EXAM'D 18.9.88 IN 551507N, 005456W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83.6 IN GEN DEPTH 88.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEG, WELL DECAYED AND POSSIBLY PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEDIMENT. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY NYLANDS VAERKSTED, CHRISTIANA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES, SORLANDET. SINGLE BOILER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 67HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE PORSGRUND FOR HULL. CARGO WOOD. MINED.

General Comments

WELL DECAYED, PROBABLY PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 15.121 N,0 55.035 W
Tromo (Possibly) on Wreck Map Tromo (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the TROMO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.121 N,0 55.035 W.

How deep is the TROMO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.121 N,0 55.035 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TROMO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TROMO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the TROMO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the TROMO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TROMO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the TROMO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TROMO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the TROMO (POSSIBLY)?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 694 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROMO (POSSIBLY)?

The TROMO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks