Thorpehall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thorpehall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 26.302 N,0 18.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.438367
  • Longitude: -0.303367
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THORPEHALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 1251
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6242/39 10.10.39 DW IN 392618.1N, 001812.14W, OR 190DEGS, 1125MTRS FROM GP.FL. LT ON N BREAKWATER. (SAN FERNANDO). - NM ACTION. H2247/46 15.5.46 AMEND TO WK 10MTRS [33FT]. (CADIZ NM 12/476/46). - NM 1630/46. H4516/70 26.6.80 DELETE. SHOWN AS 10MTR SHOAL PATCH ON SPANISH 295A [AUG '79 EDN]. INFORMATION THE WK EVER EXISTED. (SPANISH HYDRO, 10.5.73). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1910 BY SUNDERLAND S.B. CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 170NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTCLIFF SHIPPING CO.. ON PASSAGE FROM MARSEILLES TO VALENCIA. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY INSURGENT AIRCRAFT DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the THORPEHALL wreck located?

The THORPEHALL wreck is located at coordinates 39 26.302 N,0 18.202 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THORPEHALL?

The seabed around the THORPEHALL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the THORPEHALL sink?

The THORPEHALL sank on May 25, 1938.

When was the wreck of the THORPEHALL discovered?

The wreck of the THORPEHALL was discovered in 1938.

What country did the THORPEHALL belong to?

The THORPEHALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THORPEHALL carrying?

The THORPEHALL was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the THORPEHALL?

The THORPEHALL had a tonnage of 1251 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORPEHALL?

The THORPEHALL is classified as a steam ship.

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