Trunkby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trunkby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 6.93 N,4 44.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.115500
  • Longitude: 4.748667
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TRUNKBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Tonnage 2635
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 VESSEL SANK IN 391800N, 050200E APPROX. NCA. 18.3.99 SANK 50M S BY E FROM PORT MAHON. (SEA BREEZES, 3,1999). 18.3.99 SANK IN 3907.00N, 0445.00E. (LLOYD'S WAR LOSSES, WW1). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1896 BY MATTHEW PEARCE & CO, STOCKTON. KNOWN AS A 'TRUNK DECK' DESIGN AS TWIN LONGITUDINAL BULKHEADS EXTENDED SOME 7 FEET ABOVE THE UPPER DECK AND WERE TOPPED BY THE WINCHES, COAMINGS, VENTILATORS AND MASTS. THIS REDUCED THE LENGTH FOR A GIVEN CAPACITY AND THUS REDUCED CANAL FEES. POWERED BY A COAL FIRED TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE BY BLAIR & CO. OUTPUT 230 NHP (APPROX 1150 IHP) FOR 12 KNOTS AT 74 RPM. ON PASSAGE FROM NEWPORT TO CETTE. CARGO COAL. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U34 50M S BY E FROM PORT MAHON, MINORCA. (SEA BREEZES, 3.1999).

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FAQ

Where is the TRUNKBY wreck located?

The TRUNKBY wreck is located at coordinates 39 6.93 N,4 44.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRUNKBY?

The seabed around the TRUNKBY lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the TRUNKBY sink?

The TRUNKBY sank on May 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TRUNKBY discovered?

The wreck of the TRUNKBY was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TRUNKBY belong to?

The TRUNKBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRUNKBY carrying?

The TRUNKBY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TRUNKBY?

The TRUNKBY had a tonnage of 2635 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRUNKBY?

The TRUNKBY is classified as a steam ship.

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