Torchbearer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Torchbearer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.075567
  • Longitude: 1.726333
Wreck Depth 16.87 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORCHBEARER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 75.6
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 63
Tonnage 1267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1939
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 028.2,,006.5,032.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK 025 DEG, 2M FROM SHIPWASH LTV. (WW2SL). H0162/39 28.11.39 PNM 2627/39 ISSUED. H0162/39 13.4.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 939/40. H0162/39 26.5.49 EXAM'D IN 520433N, 014343E. OROPESA SWEEP APRIL 1949 CLEAR AT 46FT. DEPTH IN VICINITY 72FT. E/S 57FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.6.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1071/49. 3.11.73 AMEND TO WK 14.0MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 4.8.76 IN 520431.2N, 014340.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21-22MTRS. SCOUR 23MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. NO SIGN OF BREAKUP. ILL DEFINED SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H2917/83 28.3.85 EXAM'D 11.12.84 IN 520430N, 014341E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDS OVER AREA ABOUT 100MTRS LONG, LYING 080/260 DEG. (SOISS, HI 196). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 1 14.1.12 WK LOCATED IN 5204.538N, 0143.606E [WGD]. HT 4MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 17.6MTRS IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/00091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5204.534N, 0143.580E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 75.6MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/183 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 28.21MTRS, 6.48MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 032 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY JOHN CROW & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GAS LIGHT & COKE CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. MINED. CREW OF 4 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the TORCHBEARER wreck located?

The TORCHBEARER wreck is located at coordinates 52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E.

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

The TORCHBEARER lies at a depth of about 16.87 meters and is located at coordinates 52 4.534 N,1 43.58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TORCHBEARER?

The seabed around the TORCHBEARER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the TORCHBEARER sink?

The TORCHBEARER sank on Nov 19, 1939.

When was the wreck of the TORCHBEARER discovered?

The wreck of the TORCHBEARER was discovered in 1939.

What country did the TORCHBEARER belong to?

The TORCHBEARER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TORCHBEARER carrying?

The TORCHBEARER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TORCHBEARER?

The TORCHBEARER had a tonnage of 1267 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORCHBEARER?

The TORCHBEARER is classified as a steam ship.

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