Troutpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Troutpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.838 N,5 40.409 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.697300
  • Longitude: -5.673483
Wreck Depth 11.44 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROUTPOOL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 103.26
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 2.26
Orientation 212
Tonnage 4886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2019

Surveying Details

H0681/40 8.8.40 INS DW IN 544147N, 054027W OR 357DEGS, 1.8M FROM N EXTREMITY BANGOR POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 1968/40. H0681/40 INS CONL LT BUOY WITH TOPMARK, GPFL(3)G.7.5S, 177DEGS 1C FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 1969(T)/40. H0681/40 14.10.41 INS LT BUOY ON CHARTS. - FNM 2421/41. H0681/40 14.2.44 BEING DISPERSED. - NM 322(T)/44. H0681/40 22.11.45 AMEND TO WK 4FMS WITH LT BUOY. - NM 3786/45. H0681/40 20.7.49 AMEND TO WK 4.5FMS & AMEND POSN. (SML 7). - NM 1444/49. H0681/40 13.12.54 AMEND TO FOUL WITH LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 2790/54. H0681/40 26.9.57 DELETE LT BUOY. (IRISH LTS NM 7/57). - NM 2195/57. H0991/40 7.7.60 AMEND TO WK 5.5FMS. - NM 2210/60. H3089/60 7.3.61 DISPERSED. GEN DEPTH 38FT, SCOUR 44FT. (ECES, 1960). H5605/61 8.12.61 INS AS WK 5FMS 4FT. NC 1753. H5292/71 10.8.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS. NC 1753. 9.2.79 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS IN 544147N, 054019W [OGB]. NC 1411. 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5441.787N, 0540.378W. NE 1753. SEP 2010/000156213 23.9.10 EXAMINED 2008 IN 5441.865N, 0540.361W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.13MTRS. LENGTH 97.6MTRS, WIDTH 28.2MTRS, HT 6.92MTRS. LIES NE/SW. SUPERSTRUCTURE APPARENTLY BROKEN UP AND DISPERSED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5218/10. SEP 2019/000054120 19.12.19 EXAM�D 17.5.19 IN 5441.838N, 0540.409W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 103.26MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 2.26MTRS. ORIENTATION 212/032DEGS. DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF A WRECK, HEAVILY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1581). AMEND DW 11.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1927 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, WITH SINGLE SCREW, 3 BOILERS. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENG CO LTD., W HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POOL SHIPPING CO., ROPNER LTD. STRUCK MINE LAID BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 11 OF 43 CREW LOST. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK ON PASSAGE FROM ROSARIO FOR GLASGOW. 11 LIVES WERE LOST.(DODS & SII)

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 41.838 N,5 40.409 W
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FAQ

Where is the TROUTPOOL wreck located?

The TROUTPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.838 N,5 40.409 W.

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

The TROUTPOOL lies at a depth of about 11.44 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.838 N,5 40.409 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TROUTPOOL?

The seabed around the TROUTPOOL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TROUTPOOL sink?

The TROUTPOOL sank on Jul 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TROUTPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the TROUTPOOL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TROUTPOOL belong to?

The TROUTPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TROUTPOOL carrying?

The TROUTPOOL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TROUTPOOL?

The TROUTPOOL had a tonnage of 4886 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROUTPOOL?

The TROUTPOOL is classified as a steam ship.

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