Torch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Torch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.87 N,3 52.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.364500
  • Longitude: -3.881667
Wreck Depth 10.08 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 55.12
Sonar Width 11.34
Shadow Height 6.61
Orientation 90
Tonnage 274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1873
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 28.3.88 EXAM'D 27.11.87 IN 532151N, 035249W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.9 IN GEN DEPTH 16.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 35MTRS. LYING 110/290DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). - NM 1184/88. HH100/351/03 31.8.90 DIVED AND CONFIRMED AS BROKEN UP WK OF SMALL STEAMER. (K HURLEY, 6.7.90). 21.1.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. ALMOST CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION BY CROCKERY AS SS TORCH. WELL BURIED. MAINLY FRAMES REMAIN. (MR JONES, JULIE ANNE DIVE CHARTERS, TELECON). NCA. 27.3.04 EUT POSN: 5321.865N, 0352.891W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN]. SEP 2019/000245915 20.2.20 EXAM'D IN 5321.870N, 352.900W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.08MTRS, LENGTH 55.12MTRS, WIDTH 11.34MTRS, HEIGHT 6.61MTRS, ORIENTATION 90/270. WRECK INTACT, SLIGHTLY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND TO DW 10MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1860 BY L HILL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUBLIN & LIVERPOOL SS PACKET CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ?DUBLIN. GENERAL CARGO. COLLIDED WITH SS 'CHACABUCO' AND SANK UNDER TOW 3M OFF GREAT ORMES HD. ALL CREW EXCEPT ONE MAN RECOVERED BY S TUG 'GUIDING STAR'. (SIBI)

General Comments

BROKEN UP, WELL BURIED, MAINLY FRAMES REMAIN. WRECK INTACT, SLIGHTLY DEGRADED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.87 N,3 52.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the TORCH wreck located?

The TORCH wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.87 N,3 52.9 W.

How deep is the TORCH and where exactly is it located?

The TORCH lies at a depth of about 10.08 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.87 N,3 52.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORCH?

The seabed around the TORCH lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the TORCH sink?

The TORCH sank on Mar 1, 1873.

When was the wreck of the TORCH discovered?

The wreck of the TORCH was discovered in 1987.

What country did the TORCH belong to?

The TORCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TORCH carrying?

The TORCH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TORCH?

The TORCH had a tonnage of 274 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORCH?

The TORCH is classified as a steam ship.

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