Telamon (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Telamon (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 58.541 N,13 31.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.975683
  • Longitude: -13.522817
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELAMON (STERN 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
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2002

Surveying Details

AGROUND ON SANDY BOTTOM OFF MUELLE DE LOS MARMOLES, ARRECIFE. (LLOYDS VOL.246). 19.4.88 19.4.88 THE WK OF THE TELIMON LIES IN 2 HALVES, PART IN 285828N, 133115W. (N.E. HEATH, ROYAL CRUISING CLUB). NCA YET. H3212/71 16.5.88 H3212/71 16.5.88 WK STILL LIES IN SAME POSN, BROKEN IN TWO BY THE ELEMENTS. (LL, 13.4.88). CHART AS ST IN 285828N, 133115W. 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 & 40MTRS LONG, ON NE 886. 24.6.92 24.6.92 OBSERVED IN 1991 IN TWO PARTS. UPRIGHT AND STERN TO SHORE. (A H OSGOOD, SEA BREEZES, JULY '92). 4.6.99 4.6.99 OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN. ONLY STERN PORTION VISIBLE. STERN TO NORTH. (N HOY). RETAIN AS STF BUT WITH BOWS S. BR STD. 25.6.02 25.6.02 SHOWN AS ST IN 2858.541N, 1331.369W [WGD] ON SPANISH 6010 [1ST EDN DEC'01]. GIVES PLN POSN: 2858.541N, 1331.269W FOR BA 886. 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). ON PASSAGE SAN PEDRO, IVORY COAST, TO THESSALONIKI. BEACHED BY PILOT AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK. SALVAGE ATTEMPTED BY EUROSALVE OF FOLKESTONE WHO REMOVED THE BUNKERS. ATTEMPT ABANDONED IN 1982. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TELAMON (STERN PART) wreck located?

The TELAMON (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 28 58.541 N,13 31.369 W.

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

The seabed around the TELAMON (STERN PART) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the TELAMON (STERN PART) sink?

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

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

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

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

The TELAMON (STERN PART) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TELAMON (STERN PART) carrying?

The TELAMON (STERN PART) was carrying timber.

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

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

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

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

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