Teelin Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Teelin head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.128 N,0 45.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.418800
  • Longitude: -0.754417
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEELIN HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1716
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2007

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 502500N, 004400W. (DOCKETS M01993 & M5374). SANK 12M SSE FROM OWERS LTV. (LL WW1). 12 MILES SSW OF OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2012. H6667/57 28.4.61 NOT FOUND DURING SOUNDING. OUTSIDE AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1958). 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045.NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2450. H4121/76 3.11.76 A BADLY DAMAGED WK LOCATED 9.6.76 IN 502507.0N, 004510.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 56-58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS, LENGTH 250FT. LIES 170/350DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 47MTRS. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 30.10.03 EXAM'D 25.5.03 IN 5025.128N, 0045.265W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 170 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE WK WITH MIDSHIPS BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY WORKMAN CLARK & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ULSTER SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 187NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC 31. (WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, MIDSHIPS PROBABLY COLLAPSED, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the TEELIN HEAD wreck located?

The TEELIN HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.128 N,0 45.265 W.

How deep is the TEELIN HEAD and where exactly is it located?

The TEELIN HEAD lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.128 N,0 45.265 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEELIN HEAD?

The seabed around the TEELIN HEAD lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the TEELIN HEAD sink?

The TEELIN HEAD sank on Jan 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TEELIN HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the TEELIN HEAD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TEELIN HEAD belong to?

The TEELIN HEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEELIN HEAD carrying?

The TEELIN HEAD was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TEELIN HEAD?

The TEELIN HEAD had a tonnage of 1716 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEELIN HEAD?

The TEELIN HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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