Telamon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Telamon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 15 N,59 54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.250000
  • Longitude: -59.900000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TELAMON
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2078
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 091500N, 595400W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN 75MTRS. H3629/64 2.1.68 NDWPA SHOWN IN 091500N, 595400W ON USHO 5574 [FEB'64 EDN]. INS AS NDW. NC 517. SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA. 23.10.12 SHOWN IN 0915.000N, 5954.000W [WGD] ON BA 1045 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.11].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928. PASSAGE DEMARARA FOR TRINDAD. TORPEDOED BY U 160.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 9 15 N,59 54 W
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FAQ

Where is the TELAMON wreck located?

The TELAMON wreck is located at coordinates 9 15 N,59 54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TELAMON?

The seabed around the TELAMON lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the TELAMON sink?

The TELAMON sank on Jul 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TELAMON discovered?

The wreck of the TELAMON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the TELAMON belong to?

The TELAMON belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TELAMON carrying?

The TELAMON was carrying bauxite,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the TELAMON?

The TELAMON had a tonnage of 2078 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELAMON?

The TELAMON is classified as a steam ship.

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