Trooper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trooper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.406 N,0 59.176 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.890100
  • Longitude: 0.986267
Wreck Depth 22.19 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROOPER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 62.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1911
Bottom Texture 6/4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 22.11.73 LOCATED IN 505324N, 005912E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 20MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIG DTD 8.11.73). H4959/73 2.5.75 EXAM'D 2.6.74 IN 505325N, 005913E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.9MTRS, FOUL 21.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30-31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.2MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS SW 20.9MTRS. - NM 1531/75. H4242/75 25.5.76 SHOWN AS SW 20.8MTRS IN 505320.95N, 005915.43E [OGB] ON HMS BEAGLE'S FAIR SHEET. AMEND TO SW 20.8MTRS. BR STD. H4419/78 11.10.78 EXAM'D 7.8.77 IN 505322N, 005916E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32-33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.8MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING 045/225DEGS. A VERY SMALL OBSTN LIES CLOSE BY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. HH100/351/16 9.10.00 DIVED 14.8.00 IN 5053.373N, 0059.251E [OGB] USING GPS. WK INTACT AND LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS W. BELL LOCATED IN THE BRIDGE AREA NEAR THE STERN. BELL CLEARLY MARKED: 'TROOPER 1902'. SEABED GRAVEL & SAND. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR ONE YEAR. (R A BEAUMONT, 29.9.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.10.01 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN ONE YEAR. SEP 2015/000083464 13.2.16 EXAM'D 17.6.15; IN 5053.406N, 0059.176E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.19MTRS, GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. WK LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN..
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1901 BY J P RENNOLDSON & SON OF SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHER RENWICK STEAMERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. CREW OF 15, 1 PASSENGER. MASTER: CAPTAIN R BEWEN. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'INDRALEMA' OF LIVERPOOL.

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FAQ

Where is the TROOPER wreck located?

The TROOPER wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.406 N,0 59.176 E.

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

The TROOPER lies at a depth of about 22.19 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.406 N,0 59.176 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TROOPER?

The seabed around the TROOPER lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the TROOPER sink?

The TROOPER sank on Apr 23, 1911.

When was the wreck of the TROOPER discovered?

The wreck of the TROOPER was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TROOPER belong to?

The TROOPER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TROOPER carrying?

The TROOPER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TROOPER?

The TROOPER had a tonnage of 958 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROOPER?

The TROOPER is classified as a steam ship.

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