Teesborough Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Teesborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 22.377 N,0 41.403 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.372950
- Longitude: 0.690050
|
| Wreck Depth |
30.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TEESBOROUGH |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
35 |
| Sonar Width |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
4.2 |
| Orientation |
82 |
| Tonnage |
308 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 3, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
Coral |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 21, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H1104/15 H1104/15 & H1352/15 REPD POSN 502400N, 004045E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHARTED AS WK PA, MAST & WITH BUOY. H626/24 25.1.24 H626/24 25.1.24 G CONL BUOY MARKING WK DELETED. (PARIS HYDR. 58/SH3). BR STD. H1656/24 5.3.24 H1656/24 5.3.24 WK SYMBOL AMENDED TO DW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1181/40 1.4.40 H1181/40 1.4.40 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. NC 2451. H6383/53 20.5.55 H6383/53 20.5.55 POSN AMENDED TO 502404N, 004054E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2451. H4959/73 27.11.74 H4959/73 27.11.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 32.2MTRS, LOCATED IN 502224N, 004121E [OGB]. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIG DTD 20.11.74). NCA YET - AWAIT FULL SURVEY REPORT. NAVEAM 403/74 ISSUED. H4959/73 9.4.75 H4959/73 9.4.75 EXAM'D 13.10.74 IN 502224N, 004121E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. ABOUT 200FT LONG. LYING E/W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 29.6MTRS [16FMS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 2451. H4121/76 4.8.76 H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D 9.6.76 IN 502221N, 004132E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 31MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36-37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 SHADOW LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 57MTRS. LIES 085/275DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS [17FMS] IN REVISED POSN. R/P. HH226/350/01 17.10.89 HH226/350/01 17.10.89 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IN 502224N, 004130E [EUD] NOW 25MTRS. (DIFRAP 3706/89). WZ 1103 ISSUED. NCA YET. HH226/350/01 29.3.90 HH226/350/01 29.3.90 DEPTH REPORTED IN DIFRAP 3706/89 OBTAINED PROVISIONALLY BY DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH OF 26.3MTRS LATER OBTAINED BY HYDROGRAPHIC RESEARCH MISSION. (BREST TELEX 16.3.90). NCA YET. HH351/350/01 23.5.90 HH351/350/01 23.5.90 LEAST DEPTH NOW 26MTRS. (BREST NM 90 14 20). AMEND TO WK 26MTRS [14FMS]. - NM 1616/90. 13.9.95 HH 100/351/10 13.9.95 WK IDENTIFIED AS THE 'TEESBOROUGH' BY ITS BELL. VESSEL LIES UPRIGHT LYING N/S AND 4MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. (TAURUS CHARTERS, 12.9.95). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE 27.6.07 27.6.07 LIES IN 5022.430N, 0041.478W [EUR]. LENGTH 35MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5022.377N, 0041.397W. BR STD. 21.1.14 21.1.14 EXAM'D 5.10.13 IN 5022.377N, 0041.403E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.81 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY DEGRADED WK, POSSIBLY IN TWO SECTIONS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1416). UPRIGHT, INTACT SINGLE HOLD VESSEL. PROBABLY BOWS E. AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1912 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING AND REPARING CO, GOOLE. PASSAGE FECAMP FOR LONDON. WHEN APPROX 30 MILES NE BY N FROM FECAMP WAS CAPTURED BY UB 18 AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (WWI LOSSES & UBOAT.NET.).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 22.377 N,0 41.403 E
Teesborough on Wreck Map
Teesborough Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TEESBOROUGH wreck located?
The TEESBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.377 N,0 41.403 E.
How deep is the TEESBOROUGH and where exactly is it located?
The TEESBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.377 N,0 41.403 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TEESBOROUGH?
The seabed around the TEESBOROUGH lies at approximately 35 meters deep.
When did the TEESBOROUGH sink?
The TEESBOROUGH sank on Sep 3, 1916.
When was the wreck of the TEESBOROUGH discovered?
The wreck of the TEESBOROUGH was discovered in 1916.
What country did the TEESBOROUGH belong to?
The TEESBOROUGH belonged to GB.
What cargo was the TEESBOROUGH carrying?
The TEESBOROUGH was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the TEESBOROUGH?
The TEESBOROUGH had a tonnage of 308 tons.
What type of wreck is the TEESBOROUGH?
The TEESBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, ?BOWS E