Tropic Shore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tropic shore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.922 N,2 18.925 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.415367
  • Longitude: 2.315417
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROPIC SHORE
Type supply vessel
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 7
Orientation 75
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1974
Scour Dimensions ,,007.9,
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2002

Surveying Details

H4856/72 10.12.74 H4856/72 10.12.74 LOCATED IN 532454N, 021912E. G SPH LT BUOYS LAID 135 DEG, 900FT AND 315 DEG, 900FT FROM WK. (TH NM 98/74). INS AS DW WITH G SPH BUOY, INT QK FL G 10S, RAREFL, CLOSE NW & SE. - NM 62/75. H4856/72 16.8.78 H4856/72 16.8.78 BUOYS NOW W & E CARDINAL, IN 532454N, 021848E AND 532454N, 021924E, RESPECTIVELY. (TH NM 102/78). NFA. CORRECT ON IALA NE. H4856/72 4.3.80 H4856/72 4.3.80 E CARD BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON OR ABOUT 24.3.80. (TH NM 41/80). H4856/72 23.4.80 H4856/72 23.4.80 DELETE E CARD BUOY. - NM 1008/80. H4856/72 5.9.80 H4856/72 5.9.80 TO BE DISPERSED BY M SURVEY VESSEL BRANDING, USING EXPLOSIVES. (LL 20.8.80). 24.10.80 24.10.80 DURING CLEARANCE OPS TO REDUCE WK TO LEAST DEPTH 16.77MTRS [55FT], TWO DIVERS WERE KILLED IN ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSION. OPERATION NOW VIRTUALLY STOPPED. (A C CROTHALL, 23.10.80). E KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS TO COMPLETE DISPERSAL. (E GILES). H4856/72 7.7.81 H4856/72 7.7.81 WK NOW CLEAR TO 16.47MTRS [LAT]. W CARD BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH YARMOUTH, TLX 6.7.81). AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1671/81. H4856/72 6.8.81 H4856/72 6.8.81 WK NOW CLEAR TO 18.4MTRS. (TH NM 79/81). AMEND TO SW 18.4MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 8.2.90 HH100/351/01 8.2.90 DIVED ON IN 532456N, 021800E USING DECCA. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS SMASHED IN, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND PLATING SPLIT IN VARIOUS PLACES. HAS TWIN BRONZE PROPELLERS. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA. HH090/520/01 26.9.91 HH090/520/01 26.9.91 EXAM'D 22.6.91 IN 532454N, 0021902.5E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.6, FOUL AT 12.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTHS 15.3 TO 18.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEG IN SCOUR 7MTRS DEEP. SEABED DISTURBED FOR SOME 100MTRS FROM WK. (NP 1008, HI 520). HH090/520/01 30.9.91 HH090/520/01 30.9.91 W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, RACON D, ESTABLISHED IN POSN 225 DEG, 90MTRS FROM WK. CLEARANCE DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 12.6MTRS. (OCC, TH HARWICH, TELEX 27.9.91). AMEND TO SW 12.6MTRS. INS BUOY. - NM 2890/91. HH090/520/01 22.10.91 HH090/520/01 22.10.91 LOCATED BY THV PATRICIA 26.9.92 IN 532454.5N, 021902.5E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. SEA AND SWELL CONDITIONS UNFIT TO SWEEP. (TH, 3.10.91). NCA. HH160/351/03 2.12.91 HH160/351/03 2.12.91 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.1MTRS IN 532454.5N, 021902.5E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 70/91). - NM 3614/91. HH160/351/03 10.12.91 HH160/351/03 10.12.91 EXAM'D 22.11.91. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.1, FOUL AT 18.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26.3MTRS. (THV PATRICIA, 29.11.91). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

HEELED OVER AND SANK IN VIKING OIL FIELD AFTER STRIKING OIL RIG BRITANNIA. (DAILY TELEGRAPH). FREAK WAVE SWEPT THE VESSEL AGAINST THE RIG AND HOLED HER. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the TROPIC SHORE wreck located?

The TROPIC SHORE wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.922 N,2 18.925 E.

How deep is the TROPIC SHORE and where exactly is it located?

The TROPIC SHORE lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.922 N,2 18.925 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TROPIC SHORE?

The seabed around the TROPIC SHORE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the TROPIC SHORE sink?

The TROPIC SHORE sank on Dec 5, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TROPIC SHORE discovered?

The wreck of the TROPIC SHORE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TROPIC SHORE belong to?

The TROPIC SHORE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TROPIC SHORE?

The TROPIC SHORE had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROPIC SHORE?

The TROPIC SHORE is classified as a supply vessel.

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