Thorpe Bay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thorpe bay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 47.5 N,8 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.791667
  • Longitude: -8.350000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORPE BAY
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2151
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Thorpe Bay is located in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 47 47.5 N, 8 21 W. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was scuttled in this approximate position. While some archival notes suggest a sinking position for the Thorpe Bay remains unknown following its departure on September 5, 1947, hydrographic data plots the obstruction in deep water at approximately 1500 meters. This underwater wreck site serves as a significant navigation hazard point within these North Atlantic coordinates.

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.69 H01965/48 24.6.69 SCUTTLED IN POSN 474730N, 082100W. NCA - PLOTS IN ABOUT 1500 MTRS. H4169/87 16.7.87 H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 5.9.47. SINKING POSN UNKNOWN. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE, 29.6.87).

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH A CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION BY HMS TREMEDOC BAY.

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FAQ

Where is the THORPE BAY wreck located?

The THORPE BAY wreck is located at coordinates 47 47.5 N,8 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THORPE BAY?

The seabed around the THORPE BAY lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the THORPE BAY sink?

The THORPE BAY sank on Sep 8, 1947.

When was the wreck of the THORPE BAY discovered?

The wreck of the THORPE BAY was discovered in 1947.

What country did the THORPE BAY belong to?

The THORPE BAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THORPE BAY carrying?

The THORPE BAY was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the THORPE BAY?

The THORPE BAY had a tonnage of 2151 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORPE BAY?

The THORPE BAY is classified as a motor vessel.

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