Tonna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tonna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 45 N,13 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.750000
  • Longitude: -13.200000
Water Depth 5150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONNA
Type trawler
Length 17.1 m
Width 3 m
Draught 1.2
Tonnage 563
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.7.78 22.7.78 MAYDAY DISTRESS RECIEVED FROM 404500N, 131200W APPROX. (LL 24.7.78). NCA. 24.7.78 24.7.78 MV `GOMASA' TO LAND SURVIVORS AT FUNCHAL, MADERIA. (LL 25.7.78). NCA. 25.7.78 25.7.78 VESSEL SANK IN 404500N, 131200W APPROX. (LL 26.7.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RED MULLET FISHING CO. HAD BEEN OPERATING ON THE WHALING GROUNDS OFF PORTUGAL & SPAIN WITH A CARGO RESULTANT OF CATCHING 38 WHALES. ACCORDING TO A CREW STATEMENT, A WHALE OF 19.4MTRS WAS CAUGHT IN CALM SEAS AND BROUGHT ALONGSIDE. IT WAS WINCHED ON BOARD FROM THE PORT SIDE BUT SLIPPED CAUSING THE SHIP TO KEEL OVER, FLOODING THE ENGINE ROOM. THE ELECTRIC CONTROLS THEN CAUGHT FIRE PREVENTING USE OF THE WINCH TO MOVE THE WHALE. DESPITE THE CREW'S EFFORTS TO CUT THE WHALE UP, THE VESSEL SANK SHORTLY AFTER, TAKING HER SKIPPER WITH HER. 42 SURVIVORS LAUNCHED LIFEBOATS, AND WERE RESCUED BY MV `GOMASA'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TONNA wreck located?

The TONNA wreck is located at coordinates 40 45 N,13 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TONNA?

The seabed around the TONNA lies at approximately 5150 meters deep.

When did the TONNA sink?

The TONNA sank on Jul 22, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TONNA discovered?

The wreck of the TONNA was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the TONNA carrying?

The TONNA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the TONNA?

The TONNA had a tonnage of 563 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONNA?

The TONNA is classified as a trawler.

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