Telamon (Fore Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Telamon (fore part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 58.532 N,13 31.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.975533
  • Longitude: -13.522533
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELAMON (FORE PART)
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 139.9 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 157
Tonnage 7733
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2002

Surveying Details

AGROUND OFF MUELLE DE LOS MARMOLES, ARRECIFE. (LL VOL 246, P.130). 19.4.88 19.4.88 PART OF THE VESSEL TELIMON LIES IN 285826.5N, 133115.5W. (N E HEATH, ROYAL CRUISING CLUB). H3212/71 16.5.88 H3212/71 16.5.88 STILL LIES IN SAME POSN. BROKEN IN TWO BY THE ELEMENTS. (LL 13.4.88). INS AS ST IN 285826.5N, 133114.5W. BR STD. 9.6.88 9.6.88 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 5040 (CORRECTED TO NM BLOCK 303/88). NCA. 19.7.88 19.7.88 SHOWN AS STF, IN 2 PARTS, 30 & 40 MTRS LONG. NE 886. 4.6.99 4.6.99 OBSERVED AS ONLY STERN PART VISIBLE. STERN TO NORTH. (N HOY). AMEND FORE PART TO DWP WITH BOW SOUTH. BR STD. 25.6.02 25.6.02 NO LONGER SHOWN AS TWO PARTS ON SPANISH 6010 [1ST EDN DEC'01]. FORE PART AMENDED TO DEAD, STERN PART [41046] AMENDED TO ST. DELETE DWP. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY THE CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, DUNDEE FOR THE TEMPLE SS CO. SINGLE DOXFORD ENGINE FOR 12 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TELEMON MARITIME CO (MITSOTAKIS, KYRIKOS & SONS). BEACHED BY PILOT AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK WHILE ON PASSAGE SAN PEDRO, IVORY COAST, TO THESSALONIKI. SALVAGE ATTEMPTED BY EUROSALVE OF FOLKESTONE WHO REMOVED THE BUNKERS. ATTEMPT ABANDONED IN 1982.

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FAQ

Where is the TELAMON (FORE PART) wreck located?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) wreck is located at coordinates 28 58.532 N,13 31.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TELAMON (FORE PART)?

The seabed around the TELAMON (FORE PART) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the TELAMON (FORE PART) sink?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) sank on Oct 31, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TELAMON (FORE PART) discovered?

The wreck of the TELAMON (FORE PART) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the TELAMON (FORE PART) belong to?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TELAMON (FORE PART) carrying?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the TELAMON (FORE PART)?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) had a tonnage of 7733 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELAMON (FORE PART)?

The TELAMON (FORE PART) is classified as a carrier.

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