Tunge Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Tunge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.349 N,0 4.186 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.472483
  • Longitude: -0.069767
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNGE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 37.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 265
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 7, 2018

Surveying Details

H980/19 29.1.19 WK IN 492830N, 000418W. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. -FNM 1/19. H6358/19 1.9.19 WK, LEAST DEPTH 9MTRS [5FMS], IN 492824N, 000418W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE'S 1821,2146 & 2765B. H2962/22 18.5.22 WK 9MTRS [4.75FMS] IN 492825N, 000416W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ.DATE. H4325/22 12.7.22 NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 26/851/22). NCA. H2537/28 20.8.28 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. NCA. H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN ON FR 4937. CHARTED AS WK 4FMS 5FT IN 492825N, 000416W ON NC 2146. 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 492825N, 000412W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. H4984/74 18.10.78 WK 8.6MTRS IN 492825N, 000412W. (FR NM 78 39 25). R/P. 2.9.80 SHOWN AS WK 9MTRS IN 492825N, 000407W ON FR 6603 [AUG 1979 EDN]. NE 2146. H2340/87 25.4.88 FOUL IN 492825N, 000406W. (FR NM 88 12 34). - NM 1435/88. 13.12.89 FOUL SHOWN IN 492825N, 000406W ON FR 6736 [1989 EDN]. NORWEGIAN SS 'TUNGE' IN 492825N, 000413.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH SWEPT AT 9 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590099). ACCEPT FR CHARTED SYMBOL & POSN. 15.5.07 LIES IN 4928.404N, 0004.106W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 18.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 4928.349N, 0004.186W.

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the TUNGE wreck located?

The TUNGE wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.349 N,0 4.186 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNGE?

The seabed around the TUNGE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the TUNGE sink?

The TUNGE sank on Aug 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TUNGE discovered?

The wreck of the TUNGE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TUNGE belong to?

The TUNGE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TUNGE carrying?

The TUNGE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TUNGE?

The TUNGE had a tonnage of 265 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNGE?

The TUNGE is classified as a steam ship.

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