Tela (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tela (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.2 N,0 54.624 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.870000
  • Longitude: -0.910400
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 7226
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2012

Surveying Details

21.1.76 NDW SHOWN IN 495220N, 005436W ON FR 6614D. BR STD. 20.9.90 WK 39MTRS SHOWN IN 495215N, 005433W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986]. UNKNOWN IN 495215.1N, 005432.5W [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. EXAM'D BY E/S, MAGNETOMETER & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 39.4 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. (FR WK RECORDS 1990 NO.14590004). NC 2613. 24.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4952.200N, 0054.624W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN-ROUTE LE HAVRE TO CARDIFF. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 16M NE 0.5 E FROM CAPE BARFLEUR. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the TELA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.2 N,0 54.624 W.

How deep is the TELA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 49 52.2 N,0 54.624 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TELA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TELA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the TELA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TELA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TELA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TELA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TELA (POSSIBLY)?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7226 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELA (POSSIBLY)?

The TELA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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