Tourmaline Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Tourmaline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
34 54 N,19 56 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 34.900000
- Longitude: -19.933333
|
| Water Depth |
4500 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TOURMALINE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
1327 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 24, 1886
|
| Original Detection Year |
1886 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 2, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel Tourmaline is located at the coordinates 34 54 N, 19 56 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. The ship foundered at this position on May 13, 1970, and remains an underwater obstruction. This site is documented as a sunken wreck in the North Atlantic region, and the data is verified by Lloyds. Please exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates.
Surveying Details
13.5.70 13.5.70 VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 345400N, 195600W APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF IRON IN 1883. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST LUCIA, WEST INDIES. FOUNDERED OFF THE MADEIRA ARCHIPELAGO, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LLOYDS).
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34 54 N,19 56 W
Tourmaline on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the TOURMALINE wreck located?
The TOURMALINE wreck is located at coordinates 34 54 N,19 56 W.
How deep is the seabed around the TOURMALINE?
The seabed around the TOURMALINE lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.
When did the TOURMALINE sink?
The TOURMALINE sank on Dec 24, 1886.
When was the wreck of the TOURMALINE discovered?
The wreck of the TOURMALINE was discovered in 1886.
What country did the TOURMALINE belong to?
The TOURMALINE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the TOURMALINE carrying?
The TOURMALINE was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the TOURMALINE?
The TOURMALINE had a tonnage of 1327 tons.
What type of wreck is the TOURMALINE?
The TOURMALINE is classified as a steam ship.