River Tyne Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
River tyne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.937817
- Longitude: 1.074117
|
| Wreck Depth |
3.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RIVER TYNE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
1525 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 10, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 21, 2007 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck known as RIVER TYNE is located at coordinates 49 56.269 N, 1 4.447 E. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and French authorities document the evolution of this submerged obstruction from its initial charting in 1944. Over subsequent decades, surveys updated the wreck's depth and precise positioning, noting it at various depths including 2.5 fathoms, 2 feet 3 feet, 4.5 meters, and 3.6 meters. The wreck was officially identified as RIVER TYNE in French wreck records from 1976 and was adopted onto modern navigational charts at its current position using WGD coordinates.
Surveying Details
H03717/44 9.11.44 H03717/44 9.11.44 CHART AS ST IN 495619N, 010432E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 2101/44. H2723/50 3.5.50 H2723/50 3.5.50 AMEND TO WK 2.5FMS. (PARIS NM 11 026 50). - NM 843/50. H6131/59 29.1.60 H6131/59 29.1.60 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 3FT ON FRENCH 5206. NC 2612. 14.11.73 14.11.73 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON FRENCH 5927. NC 2147. 1976 WK IN 495619N, 010432E LISTED AS 'RIVER TYNE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.18091003). NCA. H4722/79 3.4.81 H4722/79 3.4.81 AMEND TO WK 3.6MTRS. (BREST NM 81 11 27). - NM 899/81. 21.7.07 21.7.07 SHOWN IN 4956.269N, 0104.447E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7317 [INT 1745] [3RD EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1355.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP OFF DIEPPE. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E
River Tyne on Wreck Map
River Tyne Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RIVER TYNE wreck located?
The RIVER TYNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E.
How deep is the RIVER TYNE and where exactly is it located?
The RIVER TYNE lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.269 N,1 4.447 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RIVER TYNE?
The seabed around the RIVER TYNE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the RIVER TYNE sink?
The RIVER TYNE sank on Jun 10, 1940.
When was the wreck of the RIVER TYNE discovered?
The wreck of the RIVER TYNE was discovered in 1944.
What country did the RIVER TYNE belong to?
The RIVER TYNE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RIVER TYNE?
The RIVER TYNE had a tonnage of 1525 tons.
What type of wreck is the RIVER TYNE?
The RIVER TYNE is classified as a steam ship.