Tuscania (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tuscania (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.463 N,6 31.356 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.574383
  • Longitude: -6.522600
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUSCANIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 167.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 12.8
Sonar Length 80
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 175
Tonnage 14348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1918
Debris Field 0450.0,270
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2000

Surveying Details

SANK IN 553600N, 062900W APPROX. (M06411). POSN 7 MILES N OF RATHLIN ISLAND LT. (M7004 1918). 18.8.53 CHARTED AS NDWPA IN 553600N, 062900W. NC F6629. 5.7.57 NOT FOUND. (HMS COOK, 1956). POSN 553630N, 062624W. (AUBD 318/74). 11.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2723. H2317/85 11.2.86 WK EXAM'D 18.10.85 IN 553428N, 063118W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 70 TO 80MTRS. LYING 175/355DEG. NOT WELL DEFINED. TWO OTHER CONTACTS POSSIBLY WKGE, BUT CONSIDERED PROBABLY NATURAL FEATURES LIE APPROX 450MTRS TO THE WEST. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). BR STD. 12.9.97 REPORTED THAT VESSEL WAS CARRYING 3000TONS NICKEL INGOTS, SOME OF WHICH AND THE BELL HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. CONCERN EXPRESSED THAT VESSEL IS A WAR GRAVE & AND SHOULD NOT BE INTERFERRED WITH. (A PRITCHARD, CG BELFAST).

Circumstances of loss

AN ANCHOR LINE VESSEL, BUILT 1914, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 77. VESSEL TAKEN OVER AS A WAR TRANSPORT WAS CARRYING 2030 AMERICAN TROOPS FROM HALIFAX TO LIVERPOOL. 166 LIVES WERE LOST. WAS PART OF CONVOY HX20, WHEN APPROX 7M N OF RATLIN THREE TORPEDOES WERE FIRED AT HER FROM 4000YDS, THE THIRD HITTING AMIDSHIPS, SHE SANK FOUR HOURS LATER.

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FAQ

Where is the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.463 N,6 31.356 W.

How deep is the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 55 34.463 N,6 31.356 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY)?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 14348 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUSCANIA (PROBABLY)?

The TUSCANIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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