Teal (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teal (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.524 N,1 14.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.825400
  • Longitude: -1.237183
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEAL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 145
Tonnage 716
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1916
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 1999

Surveying Details

H6330/87 15.7.88 H6330/87 15.7.88 SW 23MTRS IN 544931N, 011408W [OGB]. (GARDLINE, TLX DTD 19.6.88 FOR HI 414A). - NM 2324/88. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 7.6.88 IN 544931N, 011408W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.0, FOUL AT 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH 27.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEG, WELL BROKEN BUT GIVING GOOD SONAR SHADOW. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). NFA. HH100/351/08 14.3.94 HH100/351/08 14.3.94 DIVED ON IN JULY 1992 IN 544931N, 011412W USING GPS. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE TEAL. LIES WITH BOWS N, WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTLY COLLAPSED INWARDS. ONE LARGE BOILER STANDS 3 TO 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. REMAINDER OF WRECKAGE STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS HIGH. STERN PORTION LIES UPSIDE DOWN. (K A LAWRENCE). NCA. HH100/351/15 28.10.99 HH100/351/15 28.10.99 WK IS WELL BROKEN UP, HAVING COLLAPSED IN ON TOP OF ITSELF. THE STERN SECTION IS RELATIVELY INTACT WITH THE PROPELLER STILL ATTACHED. BOILER AND ENGINE ARE EXPOSED AMONGS A JUMBLE OF STEEL FRAMES AND PLATES WHICH ARE INTERMINGLED WITH PIPES. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILER. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1876 BY M PEARCE & CO OF STOCKTON-UPON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION OF 174 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR LONDON. UB 26 FIRED TORPEDE BUT MISSED. SUBMARINE WENT ALONGSIDE AND PLACED SCUTTLING CHARGES WHICH FAILED TO SINK THE SHIP. LATER TORPEDOED AND SUNK. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

MAINLY COLLAPSED, STERN INTACT AND INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the TEAL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TEAL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.524 N,1 14.231 W.

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

The TEAL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.524 N,1 14.231 W.

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

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

When did the TEAL (PROBABLY) sink?

The TEAL (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 29, 1916.

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

The wreck of the TEAL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the TEAL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TEAL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEAL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TEAL (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TEAL (PROBABLY)?

The TEAL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 716 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEAL (PROBABLY)?

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

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