Features
Type: Freighter
Sunk:
March 14, 1942
Depth: 100ft.
Clear visibility on most dives 30-40 ft.
The Tolten owns the distinction of being the last ship torpedoed
during the war to be written about in the newspapers by name. She was hit by a
torpedo from the U-404, very early in the morning, and there was only one
survivor. The War Department stopped the announcement of ship's names after the
Tolten was sunk, claiming
it too much information was being given away to the enemy.
The wreck is still somewhat intact, though it has been
wire-dragged to a safe navigation depth. The stern is by far the most
recognizable piece, and easy to penetrate. Looking carefully at her bow you can
see one of her remaining anchors still in the hawse pipe. This is great
big-lobster dive site. Scallops can sometimes be found out in the sand as well.
Lots and lots of fishlife. A very pretty dive.
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