Togston (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Togston (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.377 N,0 10.596 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.889617
  • Longitude: 0.176600
Wreck Depth 27.47 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOGSTON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 65.3
Sonar Width 16.3
Shadow Height 4.21
Orientation 180
Tonnage 1057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 007.0,,,090.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7127/17 SUNK IN 535400N, 001200E, APPROX. - FNM 715/17 ISSUED. SUNK 20 MILES S X E 1/2 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (WW1SL). H3849/18 26.8.18 LEAST DEPTH 15FMS. MARKED BY DAN BUOY LAID 50YDS E. (VAEC). H5484/18 15.10.18 INS WK PA 15FMS (1917) IN 535400N, 001200E. - FNM 659/18. H4523/26 16.10.26 AMEND TO NDW PA (1917) IN 535345N, 001045E. BR STD. H90/30 1.1.30 DELETE LEGEND PA. (SURVEY OFFICER, HUMBER). H01624/44 10.6.44 WK IN 535345N, 001045E KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 56FT OVER IT. (CAPT. M/S, HUMBER, 14.4.44). 11.11.65 SHOWN AS F AND NDW ON NE 1190. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 17MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 16.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H5084/77 20.3.80 SMALL, BROKEN UP WK EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535321N, 001043E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 37MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. 13.10.06 DIVED 9.10.06 IN 5353.370N, 0010.596E [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH ON E/S. POOR VISIBILITY SHOWED THE BOW AREA OF A SMALL SS. WILL BE DIVED AGAIN. (D ROBINSON, HUMBERSIDE POLICE DIVING UNIT, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5353.377N, 0010.596E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 65.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.3MTRS, HEIGHT 4.21MTRS, ORIENTATION 180/360 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 7MTRS, TOWARD 90 DEGS. WRECK MOSTLY DISINTEGRATED WITH ONLY THE BOW STILL INTACT WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SITS IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE METROPOLITAN GAS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO 1440 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-47. FIVE MEN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.377 N,0 10.596 E.

How deep is the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27.47 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.377 N,0 10.596 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY)?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1057 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOGSTON (POSSIBLY)?

The TOGSTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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