Tekla (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tekla (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 16.457 N,2 26.586 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.274283
  • Longitude: -2.443100
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEKLA (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 75.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 79
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1469
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0143/40 31.1.40 SANK IN 581800N, 022500W, APPROX. (RA (D), HOME FLEET). NCA. 29.8.78 INS AS USCPA 30MTRS. NC 115. 20.8.93 SHOWN AS USCPA 40MTRS ON NE 115 [EDN DTD 20.8.93]. HH100/351/17 2.7.01 DIVED IN 5816.473N, 0226.550W [WGD]. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 2.7.01). HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 EXAM'D 6.06 IN 5816.457N, 0226.586W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 54.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 79MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK, BROKEN IN TWO. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 8.10.12 EXAM'D 22.5.12 IN 5816.459N, 0226.587W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.64 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 18.3MTRS, HT 3.36MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). APPARENTLY ONLY PART OF WK. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY HELSINGORS JERNSK & MSK, ELSINORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSK, TORM A/S. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 158NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURNTISLAND FOR AARHUS. TORPEDOED BY U-55. 9 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED, BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 16.457 N,2 26.586 W
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FAQ

Where is the TEKLA (PART OF) wreck located?

The TEKLA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 58 16.457 N,2 26.586 W.

How deep is the TEKLA (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The TEKLA (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 58 16.457 N,2 26.586 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEKLA (PART OF)?

The seabed around the TEKLA (PART OF) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the TEKLA (PART OF) sink?

The TEKLA (PART OF) sank on Jan 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TEKLA (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the TEKLA (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TEKLA (PART OF) belong to?

The TEKLA (PART OF) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the TEKLA (PART OF)?

The TEKLA (PART OF) had a tonnage of 1469 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEKLA (PART OF)?

The TEKLA (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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