Teasel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Teasel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.342 N,4 11.282 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.472367
  • Longitude: -4.188033
Wreck Depth 39.63 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEASEL
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 37.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 41.6
Sonar Width 10.6
Shadow Height 10.6
Orientation 157
Tonnage 290
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1948
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 081.5,079.0,004.3,101
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2024

Surveying Details

HH090/728/02 16.9.98 EXAM'D 16.4.98 IN 542820.8N, 041117.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.0 IN GEN DEPTH 5OMTRS. SCOUR 3.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MAINLY INTACT. SCOURS EITHER SIDE. (NP 1008, HI 728). BR STD. HH100/351/14 5.10.98 CONSIDERED TO BE ALMOST CERTAINLY 'TEASEL'. LOCAL OPINION AS TO SINKING POSITION AGREES, POSITION OF RECOVERED BODIES MATCHES AND DIMENSIONS OF THE WK ARE CLOSE TO THOSE OF 'TEASEL'. (A CORKILL, FAX DTD 5.10.98).POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE. HH100/351/14 25.8.99 WK IN ABOVE POSN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS TEASEL. SITS UPRIGHT IN 50MTRS WITH 3MTR SCOUR, SMALL AMOUNT OF NETTING AROUND THE PROP. STERN WEELHOUSE INTACT WITH COVERED WALKWAY AROUND IT. (D COPLEY FAX DTD 25.8.99). RSDRA2024000206935 4.10.24 EXAM'D 16.3.2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 5428.342N, 0411.282W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 41.6MTRS, WIDTH 10.6MTRS, HT 10.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 157/337DEGS. PARTLY INTACT WK STANDING UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN THE MIDDLE AND BOW MOVED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1817 - H525-5451). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY E J SMIT & WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOVERING & SONS, CARDIFF. 7 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE BY MUMBOLDT-DEUTMOTOREN. THOUGHT THE ENGINE FAILED, THE CARGO SHIFTED AND THE VESSEL FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF MAUGHOLD HD, I.OF MAN, WHILE EN-ROUTE BELFAST TO MANCHESTER. . OF CREW OF EIGHT, THREE BODIES RECOVERED. (A CORKILL). (SEABREEZES, MAY'82)

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FAQ

Where is the TEASEL wreck located?

The TEASEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.342 N,4 11.282 W.

How deep is the TEASEL and where exactly is it located?

The TEASEL lies at a depth of about 39.63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.342 N,4 11.282 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEASEL?

The seabed around the TEASEL lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the TEASEL sink?

The TEASEL sank on Jan 6, 1948.

When was the wreck of the TEASEL discovered?

The wreck of the TEASEL was discovered in 1998.

What country did the TEASEL belong to?

The TEASEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEASEL carrying?

The TEASEL was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TEASEL?

The TEASEL had a tonnage of 290 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEASEL?

The TEASEL is classified as a carrier.

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