Tweed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tweed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.263 N,1 18.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.471050
  • Longitude: -1.304117
Wreck Depth 30.89 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TWEED
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 71
Tonnage 1025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Surveying Details

SUNK 10 MILES S BY W 1/4 W FROM ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (BVLS 1914-1918). 23.3.18 MINED OR TORPEDOED IN 503000N, 011800W. (SNO NEWHAVEN, DOCKET M07900). 23.3.18 POSN 502500N, 011800W. (AP REPORT, PORTSMOUTH, DOCKET M07900). 25.3.18 ABOUT 8 MILES OFF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M15142). 7.1.56 NSC IN 502818N, 011803W [OGB]. PERSISTENT ECHO, CONTACTED ON 178DEGS & 338DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY 1955). NCA. HH090/962/01 13.12.02 EXAM'D 25.7.02 IN 5028.262N, 0118.246W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 29.7, FOUL 30.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS PARTIALLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS SW 29.5MTRS. BR STD. 2.2.07 THIS IS THE TWEED. IDENTIFIED BY BUILDER'S NAMPLATE, NAMEPLATE FROM STERN STEERING BOSS AND ENGRAVED CAPSTAN COVER. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 3.10.20 IN 5028.263N, 0118.247W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. ORIENTATION 071/251 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY D J DUNLOP & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY W SLOAN & CO (DODS), JOHN GEORGE HILL STEAM SHIPPING CO (SIBI). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR CHERBOURG. CARGO 6000 TONS GOVERNMENT STORES. TORPEODED AND SUNK S BY W 1/4 W OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. SEVEN MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the TWEED wreck located?

The TWEED wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.263 N,1 18.247 W.

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

The TWEED lies at a depth of about 30.89 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.263 N,1 18.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TWEED?

The seabed around the TWEED lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the TWEED sink?

The TWEED sank on Mar 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TWEED discovered?

The wreck of the TWEED was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TWEED belong to?

The TWEED belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TWEED carrying?

The TWEED was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the TWEED?

The TWEED had a tonnage of 1025 tons.

What type of wreck is the TWEED?

The TWEED is classified as a steam ship.

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