Telegraph Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Telegraph Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 43.776 N,5 15.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.729600
  • Longitude: -5.259400
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELEGRAPH
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN BUOY 40YDS W OF WK.
Surveying Details H2236/26 8.4.26 H2236/26 8.4.26 POSN 221.5DEGS, 3.4C FROM SMITH POINT. MARKED BY G WK BUOY 40YDS TO W OF WK. (TH NM 21). INS AS DW (1926) WITH G CAN BUOY. - NM 666/26. H2236/26 30.9.26 H2236/26 30.9.26 WK UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR BY TH AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH EX 3924/26). DELETE DW AND BUOY. - NM ACTION. H7135/29 28.10.29 H7135/29 28.10.29 AREA SEARCHED AGAIN BY TH TO DEPTH OF 60FT WITHOUT RESULT. (TH). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 8.3.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2007
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 43.776 N,5 15.564 W
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FAQ

Where is the TELEGRAPH wreck located?

The TELEGRAPH wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.776 N,5 15.564 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TELEGRAPH?

The seabed around the TELEGRAPH lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TELEGRAPH discovered?

The wreck of the TELEGRAPH was discovered in 1926.