Tweed (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tweed (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.596 N,5 50.432 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.176600
  • Longitude: -5.840533
Wreck Depth 88.7 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TWEED (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 32.65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 5
Tonnage 1777
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1918
Scour Dimensions 088.0,,000.8,198/018081.0,,000.8,021/201
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details M07717 16.3.18 POSN 521100N, 055000W. (AP REPORT KINGSTOWN). INS ON CHARTS. SUNK 15M SSE FROM TUSKAR ROCK. (BMVS 1914-1918). H3058/53 18.5.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1410. 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 73MTRS. NC 1787. H1950/76 10.11.80 EXAM'D 20.11.79 IN 521035N, 055023W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 89.5 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING APPROX N/S, LENGTH APPROX 35MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). AMEND WK 89MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5210.583N, 0550.421E. RSDRA2024000007640 18.01.24 EXAM'D 30.10.23 LOCATED IN 5210.596N 0550.432W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. LENGTH 32.7MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 88MTRS, DEPTH 0.8MTRS TOWARDS 198 DEGS AND LENGTH 81MTRS, DEPTH 0.8MTRS TOWARDS 021 DEGS. (RV TOM CREAN, INFOMAR, VIA O MCMANUS, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 04.01.24) AMEND WRECK 88.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J G HILL STEAM SHIP CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR DEVONPORT. TORPEDOED BY UC 75. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TWEED (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.596 N,5 50.432 W.

How deep is the TWEED (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88.7 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.596 N,5 50.432 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TWEED (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TWEED (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the TWEED (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TWEED (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TWEED (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TWEED (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TWEED (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TWEED (POSSIBLY)?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1777 tons.

What type of wreck is the TWEED (POSSIBLY)?

The TWEED (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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