Tore Jarl (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tore jarl (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 57.139 N,1 28.673 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.952317
  • Longitude: -1.477883
Wreck Depth 107 m
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORE JARL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 50.6
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 131
Tonnage 1256
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the possible TORE JARL located in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 58 57.139 N, 1 28.673 W. Last examined on August 3, 2008, using DGPS, the intact and upright wreck lies on a heading of 131/311 degrees with its bow facing southeast. It has a measured length of 50.6 meters, a width of 8.0 meters, and a height of 8.9 meters, resting in a general depth of 114.8 meters with a least multibeam depth of 107.0 meters and a 2.8-meter deep scour surrounding the hull.

Surveying Details

22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590000N, 012600W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 EXAM'D 3.8.08 IN 5857.1387N, 0128.6731W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 107.0 IN GEN DEPTH 114.8MTRS. SCOUR 2.8MTRS DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 50.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. LIES 131/311 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. INTACT, UPRIGHT. LIMITED DETAIL DUE TO DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). INS AS WK 107MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR TRONDHEIM. SUNK BY SUBMARINE ABOUT 95M S HALF W OF SUMBURGH HD. (LLWW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR CLOSE TO WK, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 57.139 N,1 28.673 W.

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

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 107 meters and is located at coordinates 58 57.139 N,1 28.673 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) sank on May 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY)?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1256 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORE JARL (POSSIBLY)?

The TORE JARL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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