Tormes (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tormes (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.636 N,5 3.184 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.593933
  • Longitude: -5.053067
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORMES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 79.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1644
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1894
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 WRECKED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CROW ROCK. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). POSN 513542N, 050317W FOR FILING ONLY. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 19.2.11 IN 5135.636N, 0503.184W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.36 IN GEN DEPTH 24.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 32.0MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HT 3.39MTRS. LIES 068/248 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). ?DEBRIS ON ROCK SEABED. INS AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-BESSARABIA. BUILT IN 1877 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P M TINTORE & CO, BARCELONA. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. PASSAGE MALAGA FOR LIVERPOOL. DROVE ASHORE IN SSW FORCE 6 DURING THE NIGHT. 20 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

?DEBRIS ON ROCK SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the TORMES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.636 N,5 3.184 W.

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

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.636 N,5 3.184 W.

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

The seabed around the TORMES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the TORMES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 30, 1894.

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

The wreck of the TORMES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1894.

What country did the TORMES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the TORMES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,wine.

What was the tonnage of the TORMES (POSSIBLY)?

The TORMES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1644 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORMES (POSSIBLY)?

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

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