Tees Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tees Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.62 N,0 10.097 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.043667
  • Longitude: 0.168283
Wreck Depth 44.57 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 47.7
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 2.96
Orientation 305
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1883
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2002

Surveying Details

H5084/77 21.3.80 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG USING HYDROSEARCH ON 14.11.79 IN 540236N, 001012E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.7 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.05MTRS. VERTICAL MODE HT 4.5MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, BEAM 8.3MTRS. LYING 120/300DEG WITH BOWS NW. ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. SCOUR MARK RUNNING 150DEG FROM SE END OF WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/11 11.9.96 DIVED IN 540238N, 001004E [WGD] USING GPS. VESSEL IDENTIFIED BY BELL. INSCRIBED 'TEES 1857'. WK UPRIGHT, ONE BOILER WITH SMALL TWO CYLINDER ENGINE. BOWS UP, MIDSHIPS DOWN. (W WOOLFORD). NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 UPRIGHT WITH BOWS S. WELL BROKEN UP. AFT ENGINE AND BOILER. SEABED SANDY GRAVEL. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5402.620N, 0010.097 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.57MTRS, GEN DEPTH 47.5MTRS. LENGTH 47.7MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HT 2.96MTRS, ORIENTATION 305/125 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6474). AMEND NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1857 BY J BURDEN, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE STOCKTON & LONDON SCREW STEAM SHIP COMPANY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR GRANVILLE. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS SPRAY. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the TEES wreck located?

The TEES wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.62 N,0 10.097 E.

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

The TEES lies at a depth of about 44.57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 2.62 N,0 10.097 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEES?

The seabed around the TEES lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the TEES sink?

The TEES sank on Jan 1, 1883.

When was the wreck of the TEES discovered?

The wreck of the TEES was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TEES belong to?

The TEES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEES carrying?

The TEES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TEES?

The TEES had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEES?

The TEES is classified as a steam ship.

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