El Toro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
El toro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.187 N,10 32.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.769783
  • Longitude: -10.538167
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL TORO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 5958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details RAN AGROUND ON THE SKELLIGS. (DODS). POSN 514610N, 103215W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C T BOWRING & CO AND EMPLOYED AS AN ADMIRALTY OILER. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 513 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SABINE, TEXAS FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATION. WRECKED ON THE SKELLIGS. (DODS). FOUNDERED NEAR CLOGHER HEAD, SOME 300 YARDS OFFSHORE. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the EL TORO wreck located?

The EL TORO wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.187 N,10 32.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL TORO?

The seabed around the EL TORO lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the EL TORO sink?

The EL TORO sank on Jan 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EL TORO discovered?

The wreck of the EL TORO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EL TORO belong to?

The EL TORO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EL TORO carrying?

The EL TORO was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the EL TORO?

The EL TORO had a tonnage of 5958 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL TORO?

The EL TORO is classified as a tanker.

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