Tungufoss Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tungufoss Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.114 N,5 39.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.001900
  • Longitude: -5.653883
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNGUFOSS
Type motor vessel
Flag IS
Length 76.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 103
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1981
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5051/70 25.9.81 LOCATED BY THV 'WINSTON CHURCHILL' IN 500008N, 053917W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 51.5 IN GEN DEPTH 62.5MTRS. (TH, TLXS DTD 21 & 22.9.81). INS AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 27.10.99 LOCATED IN 5000.095N, 0539.265W [WGD] USING GPS. INVERTED. BOW LETTERING STILL LEGIBLE. SHIP PAINTED BLUE. CARGO NOW GONE. (G POUND). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 24.9.04 IN 5000.114N, 0539.233W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.5 IN GEN DEPTH 65.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 103/283 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 53MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2005

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON HEAVY LIST DURING GALE. SUBSEQUENTLY ABANDONED AND SANK. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR LE HAVRE. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the TUNGUFOSS wreck located?

The TUNGUFOSS wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.114 N,5 39.233 W.

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

The TUNGUFOSS lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.114 N,5 39.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNGUFOSS?

The seabed around the TUNGUFOSS lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the TUNGUFOSS sink?

The TUNGUFOSS sank on Sep 19, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TUNGUFOSS discovered?

The wreck of the TUNGUFOSS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the TUNGUFOSS belong to?

The TUNGUFOSS belonged to IS.

What cargo was the TUNGUFOSS carrying?

The TUNGUFOSS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TUNGUFOSS?

The TUNGUFOSS had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNGUFOSS?

The TUNGUFOSS is classified as a motor vessel.

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