Tregantle (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Tregantle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.549900
- Longitude: 1.914767
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| Wreck Depth |
18.58 m
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| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
98.5 m |
| Width |
14.3 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
98.8 |
| Sonar Width |
26.6 |
| Shadow Height |
5.8 |
| Orientation |
164 |
| Tonnage |
3091 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 22, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
070.0,,001.7,001.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 20, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known as the Tregantle (possibly) is located off the coast of Suffolk, England, near Corton in the North Sea at coordinates 52 32.994 N, 1 54.886 E. This historic underwater obstruction sits in a general water depth of 24 meters with a least depth over the wreck of 18.58 meters. Survey data indicates the vessel is oriented in a 164 to 344 degree direction, measuring approximately 98.8 meters in length, 26.6 meters in width, and standing 5.8 meters high above the sea bed. The underwater structure remains largely intact yet partially buried in sediments, featuring a prominent bow and superstructure alongside a surrounding scour hole measuring 70 meters long and 1.7 meters deep. Historical surveys note that earlier examinations found the ship upright and well-defined, though subsequent monitoring confirms it is partially embedded in the seabed sediments of the North Sea.
Surveying Details
H6391/19 POSN 523030N, 015224E, APPROX, OR 1.5M ESE FROM CORTON LTV. (WW1SL). H5371/51 4.12.51 EXAM'D 3.7.51 IN 523259N, 015458E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 62FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 17FT. GEN DEPTHS 79FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). INS AS WK 10FMS 2FT. BR STD. H4629/71 22.12.71 SHIP PULVERISED, NOT POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY EVEN BOWS OR STERN. ROUGHLY LYING E/W. CONSIDERABLE SILTING AT ENDS. (E GILES 22.11.71). 30.7.74 AMEND TO SW 18.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 2.9.82 EXAM'D 27.2.82 IN EXAM'D IN 523257N, 015501E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.9MTRS, LENGTH 104MTRS, BEAM 17.6MTRS. LYING 162/342 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BUT PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEDIMENTS. BOW & SUPERSTRUCTURE PROMINENT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO 15.1MTRS. - NM 2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 18.12.16; IN 5232.994N, 0154.886E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 98.8MTRS, WIDTH 26.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 164/344 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 70MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 001 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1903 BY J READHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO, ST IVES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 281HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR HULL. CARGO 4900 TONS WHEAT. INITIALLY THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED BY UB-16, BUT PROBABLY STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-5.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E
Tregantle (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Tregantle (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E.
How deep is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 18.58 meters and is located at coordinates 52 32.994 N,1 54.886 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 22, 1916.
When was the wreck of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3091 tons.
What type of wreck is the TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY)?
The TREGANTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED