Teeswood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Teeswood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.016 N,2 53.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.883600
  • Longitude: -2.898850
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEESWOOD
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1589
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H3875/26 9.6.26 DWP IN 585257N, 025351W. (ELTON, ALMERIA, & REINFIELD IN SAME POSN). INS AS DWP. BR STD. H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/ H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585302.5N, 025350W, OR 225.5DEG, 1550FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61). ONLY REMAINS ARE THE ENGINES, PART OF THE SHAFT, SOME GIRDERS. NO HULL IN EVIDENCE. ALWAYS SOME METAL SHOWING. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 4.7.80 NOT SHOWN ON NC 35 (AREA BLUED OUT). 11.12.81 COVERED BY LEGEND WKS ON NC 2250. 20.8.92 MOST OF HER HAS BEEN SALVAGED & REMOVED. ONLY HER ENGINES REMAIN. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW). SEP 2022/000015366 8.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC; NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY, 12.10.2019, BDC H525.2(lite). NFA

Circumstances of loss

STEAMER, BUILT 1882, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW).

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FAQ

Where is the TEESWOOD wreck located?

The TEESWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.016 N,2 53.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEESWOOD?

The seabed around the TEESWOOD lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TEESWOOD sink?

The TEESWOOD sank on Sep 19, 1914.

When was the wreck of the TEESWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the TEESWOOD was discovered in 1914.

What country did the TEESWOOD belong to?

The TEESWOOD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TEESWOOD?

The TEESWOOD had a tonnage of 1589 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEESWOOD?

The TEESWOOD is classified as a blockship.

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