Tyrhaug Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tyrhaug Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.954 N,5 35.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.315900
  • Longitude: -5.591783
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYRHAUG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 18.5
Sonar Width 12.2
Shadow Height 4.27
Orientation 131
Tonnage 1483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.3.18 25.3.18 SUNK IN 501900N, 053300W. (A P FALMOUTH). H6391/19 H6391/19 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 777. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 28.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 777. H1270/71 7.1.72 H1270/71 7.1.72 PRESUMED TO BE TYHAUG OR PRINCE TYHAUG IN 501915N, 053533W USING DECCA. VESSEL APPROX 1000-1250 TONS LYING NNW/SSE. SETTLED ON PORT SIDE, BOILERS FALLEN OUT OF WRECK AND LYING BY STERN WHICH HAS BROKEN OFF. SOME SALVAGE HAS BEEN ATTEMPTED AS PROP AND STERN TUBE MISSING. SHOALEST POINT 105FT IN 120FT [84FT AFTER 21FT TIDE DEDUCTION]. (MR MATHEWS, 22.11.71). AMEND TO WK 25.5MTRS IN NEW POSN. NC 1149. H2959/73 11.7.73 H2959/73 11.7.73 MAGNETOMETER CONTACT ABOUT 2C S OF ABOVE POSN. (E GILES). 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 25MTRS [DECIMETRES NOT SHOWN]. NC 1178. HH100/351/14 13.11.98 HH100/351/14 13.11.98 NOT LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER SEARCH AROUND LISTED POSN. INDICATIONS OF WRECKAGE NOTED ABOUT 2 CABLES SOUTH. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). NCA. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED IN 5018.960N, 0535.500W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. HT 4MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES NNW/SSE WITH BOWS N. SEABED ROCK, SAND AND SHINGLE. AN AREA SOME 200MTRS RADIUS FROM THE PREVIOUSLY LISTED POSN SEACHED WITH NO INDICATION ON MAGNETOMETER. NO ANOMALY NOTED. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN LOCATED POSN. LITTLE SEEN ON E/S. (A D STOTT, 17.9.99). RETAIN AS WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.7.01 2.7.01 LOCATED IN 5018.926N, 0535.448W [WGD]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.12.11 16.12.11 LOCATED 19.3.10 IN 5018.954N, 0535.507W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.23 IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HT 4.27MTRS. LIES 131/311 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX -KJLED. BUILT IN 1906 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK. VERKS, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY UB-103. TWO MEN LOST. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

WELL FLATTENED, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the TYRHAUG wreck located?

The TYRHAUG wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.954 N,5 35.507 W.

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

The TYRHAUG lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.954 N,5 35.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TYRHAUG?

The seabed around the TYRHAUG lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the TYRHAUG sink?

The TYRHAUG sank on Mar 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TYRHAUG discovered?

The wreck of the TYRHAUG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TYRHAUG belong to?

The TYRHAUG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TYRHAUG carrying?

The TYRHAUG was carrying foodstuffs: solid,timber.

What was the tonnage of the TYRHAUG?

The TYRHAUG had a tonnage of 1483 tons.

What type of wreck is the TYRHAUG?

The TYRHAUG is classified as a steam ship.

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