Tyneford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tyneford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.057 N,1 20.825 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.934283
  • Longitude: 1.347083
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYNEFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 504
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 1986

Surveying Details

H4745/17 6.8.17 H4745/17 6.8.17 SANK APPROX 3.5 MILES E FROM CROMER. INS DWPA. - FNM 477/17. H4998/17 16.8.17 H4998/17 16.8.17 LOCATED IN 525555N, 012105E. MARKED BY BUOY. MAY BE DISPERSED. (TH). AMEND POSN. INS BUOY. - FNM498/17. H6853/25 30.10.25 H6853/25 30.10.25 DISPERSED NEARLY LEVEL WITH SEABED. LEAST DEPTH 11FT [LWST]. (TH, 21.10.25). AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 3.3.73 3.3.73 AMEND TO WK 2.6MTRS. NC 106. H1310/85 16.12.85 H1310/85 16.12.85 TWO BOILERS AND OTHER WRECKAGE, INCLUDING RUDDER, LOCATED. BOILERS STAND TO WITHIN 3FT OF SURFACE AND REMAINDER SOME 5FT ABOVE SEABED. (R TUFFREY). TH INFORMED. 19.12.85 19.12.85 EXAM'D 17.12.85 LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 2.3MTRS IN 525602N, 012056E, FROM 2 POSITIVE HARD ECHOES STANDING PROUD OF SEABED. (TH HARWICH, 19.12.85). BR STD. HH090/561/01 7.1.93 HH090/561/01 7.1.93 NOT EXAM'D AS SURROUNDED BY FLEETS OF CRAB POTS AND MARKERS. A SOUNDING OF 2.5MTRS WAS OBTAINED ON INSHORE SOUNDING LINE. (SEATEAM, HI 561). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED.

General Comments

WRECKAGE INCLUDES TWO BOILERS AND RUDDER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.057 N,1 20.825 E
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FAQ

Where is the TYNEFORD wreck located?

The TYNEFORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.057 N,1 20.825 E.

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

The TYNEFORD lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.057 N,1 20.825 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TYNEFORD?

The seabed around the TYNEFORD lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TYNEFORD sink?

The TYNEFORD sank on Aug 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TYNEFORD discovered?

The wreck of the TYNEFORD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TYNEFORD belong to?

The TYNEFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TYNEFORD carrying?

The TYNEFORD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TYNEFORD?

The TYNEFORD had a tonnage of 504 tons.

What type of wreck is the TYNEFORD?

The TYNEFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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