Tummel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tummel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.315 N,1 39.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.538583
  • Longitude: 1.663883
Wreck Depth 23.19 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUMMEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 33.4
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 531
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 207.0,,004.0,216.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDW WRECK (1916)(PA) IN 513200N, 014148E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H5355/46 15.4.47 POSSIBLE A/S CONTACT ABOUT 0.5M SW OF POSN 513220N 014220E. EXISTENCE OF WK IN DOUBT BUT FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQ'D. STEEP BANK IN DEEP WATER CLOSE PROBABLE CAUSE OF ECHO. (HMS FRANKLIN, E 8003). AMEND POSN. H5197/70 10.8.71 LOCATED IN 513218N, 013956E [OGB]. SWEPT DEPTH 23.4MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). INS AS SW 12FMS 5FT. BR STD. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 513218N, 013956E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.4, FOUL 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 29.0MTRS. SCOUR 44MTRS. LIES 115/295DEGS. ABOUT 190FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). H4988/71 4.1.72 NO TRACE FOUND IN POSN 513220N 014220E AFTER SEARCHING AREA ABOUT 1M SQUARE WITH FISHERMANS SONAR & DCS3. (HMS FAWN, K6274/10). DELETE. NE 1610.23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 23MTRS [LAT]. NC 2051. HH090/667/01 5.1.96 EXAM'D 28.7.95 IN 513219.13N, 013948.48E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.3, FOUL 22.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BURIED, UPRIGHT. MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. WK HAS NETS AND BUOYS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT. IN VIEW OF SHOALER DEPTH OBTAINED BY SWEEP, AMEND TO WK 22.0MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 15.9.17 EXAM'D 3.4.17 IN 5132.315N, 0139.833E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 33.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 115/295 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 207MTRS, 4MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 216 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT, INTACT AND LARGELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND TO DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY EARLE'S & CO, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E P HUTCHINSON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 78HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR TREPORT. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-5 AND SANK. 9 MEN LOST. (WW1 SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.315 N,1 39.833 E.

How deep is the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 32.315 N,1 39.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUMMEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TUMMEL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TUMMEL (PROBABLY)?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 531 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUMMEL (PROBABLY)?

The TUMMEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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