Truida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Truida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 26.567 N,1 49.527 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.442783
  • Longitude: 1.825450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRUIDA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0102/40 31.1.40 INS DWPA. (TH). - FNM 210/40. H0102/40 15.6.40 INS DWPA. - NM 1501/40. H5355/46 15.5.47 A/S CONTACT OBTAINED BUT THOUGHT TO BE BANK ECHOES. (HMS FRANKLIN, NOV 1946). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1213/47. H4988/71 4.1.71 NOT LOCATED. FALLS WITHIN EASTERN SLOPE OF FALLS BANK SAND WAVE AREA. AREA ABOUT 7C BY 5C EXAMINED. (HMS FAWN, K6274/10). HH090/707/01 10.7.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE, HI 707). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE HOLLAND FOR ROCHESTER. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the TRUIDA wreck located?

The TRUIDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.567 N,1 49.527 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRUIDA?

The seabed around the TRUIDA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TRUIDA sink?

The TRUIDA sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TRUIDA discovered?

The wreck of the TRUIDA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TRUIDA belong to?

The TRUIDA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TRUIDA carrying?

The TRUIDA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the TRUIDA?

The TRUIDA had a tonnage of 176 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRUIDA?

The TRUIDA is classified as a motor vessel.