Treveal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Treveal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.203 N,2 4.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.586717
  • Longitude: -2.083050
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVEAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.1 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 5243
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1920
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.1.20 12.1.20 DRIVEN ASHORE 1-1.25M W OF ST ALBANS HEAD, & 0.5M OFFSHORE IN 503500N, 020515W. BROKEN IN TWO AMIDSHIPS. (LLOYDS) H478/20 19.1.20 H478/20 19.1.20 ABOUT 1.25M NW OF ST ALBANS HEAD ON REEF BEARING SSW FROM EGMONT POINT, 1M FROM SHORE. (CG ST ALBANS HEAD). INS AS NDW IN 503510.1N, 020454.1W. BR STD. 11.11.22 11.11.22 TREVEAL WAS TAKEN UP BY THE GALE OF 1.11.22 & PORTIONS OF WK ARE ONLY VISIBLE AT LW. (D.I.O PORTSMOUTH, WID 2852/22). NCA. H1287/74/278 10.10.74 H1287/74/278 10.10.74 WRECKS LIE IN 25-40FT OF WATER, WELL BROKEN UP OVER A LARGE AREA. NOTHING OF THE WRECKS IS VISIBLE ABOVE THE WATER AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. ONLY EVIDENCE OF THE TREVEAL IS THE ANCHOR, BOILERS AND IRON PROPELLER. THE WRECKS HAVE BEEN WELL PICKED. FEW CONDENSER TUBES AND ODD PIECES OF METALS LYING ABOUT SEABED. ONLY PART OF THE GLENMORE IS THE BOILERS ABOUT 50FT NE OF TREVEAL'S BOILERS, WHICH ARE THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WRECKAGE, STANDING ABOUT 20FT HIGH ON SEABED. POSITION ON CHARTS IS ACCURATE. (R D SOUTHERN ESQ, KINGSTON BSAC LTR SEPT '74). NCA. HH091/154/01 22.7.09 HH091/154/01 & SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J REDHEAD & SONS (DODS), HARLAND & WOLFF, GLASGOW (SIBI). OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN STEAMSHIP CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR DUNDEE. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE IN HEAVY SEAS (DODS), FOUNDERED IN DENSE FOG ON THE LEDGES (SIBI). 36 MEN LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP OVER A LARGE AREA See Also: 18662

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.203 N,2 4.983 W
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FAQ

Where is the TREVEAL wreck located?

The TREVEAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.203 N,2 4.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVEAL?

The seabed around the TREVEAL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the TREVEAL sink?

The TREVEAL sank on Jan 10, 1920.

When was the wreck of the TREVEAL discovered?

The wreck of the TREVEAL was discovered in 1920.

What country did the TREVEAL belong to?

The TREVEAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREVEAL carrying?

The TREVEAL was carrying metal: concentrate and products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL had a tonnage of 5243 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL is classified as a steam ship.

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