Treveal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Treveal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.388 N,4 33.471 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.673133
  • Longitude: -4.557850
Wreck Depth 61.59 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREVEAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 108.83
Sonar Width 18.25
Shadow Height 11.13
Orientation 332
Tonnage 4160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6,1
Scour Dimensions 100.9,073.1,003.3,067
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH208/400/02 11.7.96 EXAMINED 25.6.96 IN 534023.5N, 043328.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.2 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 109MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 137/317DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 705, HN DTD 1.7.96). BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED, BUT LIES 150/330DEGS. NO SCOUR, SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES UPRIGHT IN AN AREA OF SANDWAVES. WK IS MAINLY INTACT, BUT BOW SECTION APPEARS TO BE BROKEN. (NP 1008, HI 705). HH100/35/15 20.12.99 WK HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS SS TREVEAL. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 8.12.99). SEE ALSO [7345]. NCA. H/ 12.2.01 IDENTITY CONFORMED AS TREVEAL BY RECOVERY OF BELL BY OTHER DIVERS. (S KERSHAW, WRECK 'N' TECH/G FURSE, TELECON 12.2.01) NCA. RSDRA2022000220871 7.10.22 EXAM�D 15.04.22 IN 5340.388N, 0433.471W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. LENGTH 108.83MTRS, WIDTH 18.25MTRS, HT 11.13MTRS. ORIENTATION 332/152 DEGS. UPRIGHT & INTACT, WITH SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1707 H525_7494). AMEND NDW 61.59MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1909 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, SOUTH SHIELDS, WITH TWO BOILERS, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 374 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO LTD, ST IVES. PASSAGE ALGIERS FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. TORPEDOED BY EITHER U 53 OR U 35. 33 LIVES LOST. (SIBI). TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 53. (KRIED ZUR ZEE)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOW PROBABLY BROKEN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 40.388 N,4 33.471 W
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FAQ

Where is the TREVEAL wreck located?

The TREVEAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.388 N,4 33.471 W.

How deep is the TREVEAL and where exactly is it located?

The TREVEAL lies at a depth of about 61.59 meters and is located at coordinates 53 40.388 N,4 33.471 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREVEAL?

The seabed around the TREVEAL lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the TREVEAL sink?

The TREVEAL sank on Dec 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TREVEAL discovered?

The wreck of the TREVEAL was discovered in 1996.

What country did the TREVEAL belong to?

The TREVEAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREVEAL carrying?

The TREVEAL was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL had a tonnage of 4160 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREVEAL?

The TREVEAL is classified as a steam ship.

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