Trewellard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trewellard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26 N,32 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.433333
  • Longitude: -32.566667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREWELLARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 131.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5201
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H01001/40 12.11.40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522600N, 323400W ON 12.11.40. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.96 18.2.96 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE BUT DATE GIVEN AS 5.11.40. (LL WW2, DODS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAIN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE OF 469NHP. PASSAGE BOSTON & HALIFAX NS FOR LIVERPOOL IN THE 'JERVIS BAY' CONVOY. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN POCKET BATTLESHIP 'ADMIRAL SCHEER'. 14 MEN LOST. (LL WW2, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TREWELLARD wreck located?

The TREWELLARD wreck is located at coordinates 52 26 N,32 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TREWELLARD?

The seabed around the TREWELLARD lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the TREWELLARD sink?

The TREWELLARD sank on Nov 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TREWELLARD discovered?

The wreck of the TREWELLARD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TREWELLARD belong to?

The TREWELLARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREWELLARD carrying?

The TREWELLARD was carrying aircraft,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TREWELLARD?

The TREWELLARD had a tonnage of 5201 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREWELLARD?

The TREWELLARD is classified as a steam ship.

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