Teddington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teddington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.824 N,1 22.491 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.930400
  • Longitude: 1.374850
Wreck Depth 6.6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEDDINGTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.3 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 150
Tonnage 4762
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 30, 1977

Surveying Details

H03990/41 3.4.42 H03990/41 3.4.42 LIES IN 525556N, 012228E ON HEADING 150/330 DEG. MAST SHOWS 21FT, SAMSON POSTS AND DERRICKS 15FT AT MHWS. SMALL PART OF HULL SHOW AMIDSHIPS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 16.3.42). INS AS ST. - NM 694/42. 11.1.45 11.1.45 AMEND TO DW, MAST D 15 FT, WITH G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S, CLOSE NE. - NM 113/45. 23.7.54 23.7.54 DISPERSAL OPS IN HAND DURING WHICH BUOY REMOVED. (TH). 16.6.50 DRIFT SWEPT 16.6.50 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 12, FOUL AT 13FT IN GEN DEPTH 21 - 30FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.8.50). H6367/55 4.11.55 H6367/55 4.11.55 DISPERSED TO DEPTH 23.5FT BY MARINE CONTRACTORS LTD ON 15.6.55. (TH). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 5FT DELETE BUOY. - NM 2863/55. 14.3.73 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 6.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H3542/69 23.6.70 H3542/69 23.6.70 SEARCHED FOR USING E/S AND DIVER WITH UNDERWATER VISIBILITY 20FT. NOT FOUND. ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF STEEL PLATES. SEARCH WITH 3 DIVERS IN JUNE 1970 EXTENDED 1 MILE AROUND CHARTED POSN. CONSIDERED UNLIKELY THAT WK HAS ROLLED INTO SCOUR OR HAS BEEN COVERED BY SEABED. (R EDMONDS, 18.6.70). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY CALEDON SB & ENG CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED BY THE GREAT BRITAIN SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 393 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR CALCUTTA. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING NICKEL INGOTS. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E-BOAT. CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS TAKEN TOW. WENT ASHORE FOLLOWING DAY AND BROKE BACK. SOME CARGO WAS DISCHARGED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 55.824 N,1 22.491 E
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FAQ

Where is the TEDDINGTON wreck located?

The TEDDINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.824 N,1 22.491 E.

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

The TEDDINGTON lies at a depth of about 6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.824 N,1 22.491 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEDDINGTON?

The seabed around the TEDDINGTON lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the TEDDINGTON sink?

The TEDDINGTON sank on Sep 17, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TEDDINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the TEDDINGTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TEDDINGTON belong to?

The TEDDINGTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEDDINGTON carrying?

The TEDDINGTON was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the TEDDINGTON?

The TEDDINGTON had a tonnage of 4762 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEDDINGTON?

The TEDDINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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