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
Surveying Details 13.5.70 13.5.70 VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 345400N, 195600W APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 2, 2003

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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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.

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