Trevarrack Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trevarrack Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 46 N,29 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.766667
  • Longitude: -29.233333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVARRACK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5270
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.6.78 SANK IN 484600N, 291400W APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2004

Circumstances of loss

29.12.40 BUILT I 1919 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR MONTREAL. ON 29.12.40 WAS BOMBED AND GUNNED BY AIRCRAFT, SETTING HER ON FIRE WITH THE LOSS OF 2 CREW. ABANDONDED IN A SINKING CONDITION AND LATER TOWED TO ROTHESAY BAY AND REPAIRED. ON 14.3.41 BOMBED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT, BUT LATER REFLOATED AND REPAIRED. ON 1.6.41 LEFT THE CLYDE FOR MONTREAL, BUT NOTHING MORE WAS HEARD FROM THE SHIP, HER 37 CREW OR 7 PASSENGERS. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN LOST TO AN ENEMY SUBMARINE ON ABOUT 8.6.41. (DODS & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & WW2 BR MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the TREVARRACK wreck located?

The TREVARRACK wreck is located at coordinates 48 46 N,29 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVARRACK?

The seabed around the TREVARRACK lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the TREVARRACK sink?

The TREVARRACK sank on Jun 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TREVARRACK discovered?

The wreck of the TREVARRACK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TREVARRACK belong to?

The TREVARRACK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREVARRACK carrying?

The TREVARRACK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TREVARRACK?

The TREVARRACK had a tonnage of 5270 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREVARRACK?

The TREVARRACK is classified as a steam ship.