Tycho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tycho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.369 N,0 8.593 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.622817
  • Longitude: -0.143217
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYCHO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2007

Surveying Details

WRECK IN POSN 16M W 0.5 S FROM BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). 23.7.71 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS IN 503720N, 000830W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC1652. H1965/76 9.7.79 H1965/76 9.7.79 DCS3 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED GOOD, POSSIBLE WK, LOCATED IN 503758N, 000821W [OGB]. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMEND TO USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H1965/76 14.12.79 H1965/76 14.12.79 CONTACT IN 503758N, 000821W EXAM'D AND CONFIRMED AS BOTTOM RETURN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). ALSO NOTHING LOCATED IN ORIGINAL CHARTED POSN. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY EARLE'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR HULL. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. 15 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TYCHO wreck located?

The TYCHO wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.369 N,0 8.593 W.

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

The TYCHO lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.369 N,0 8.593 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TYCHO?

The seabed around the TYCHO lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the TYCHO sink?

The TYCHO sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TYCHO discovered?

The wreck of the TYCHO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TYCHO belong to?

The TYCHO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TYCHO carrying?

The TYCHO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TYCHO?

The TYCHO had a tonnage of 3216 tons.

What type of wreck is the TYCHO?

The TYCHO is classified as a steam ship.

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