Telesilla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Telesilla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.354 N,3 24.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.005900
  • Longitude: -3.403333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELESILLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2010

Surveying Details

H4512/25 19.10.25 WK 8FT IN 560022N, 032407W [UND], OR 104DEGS 50FT FROM MACKINTOSH ROCK LT. ORIGINAL AUTHORITY FOR WRECKAGE CANNOT BE TRACED, IT IS NOT SHOWN ON CAPT. COMBE'S SURVEYS [C.7976] OR [C.6632]. BR STD. 7.10.44 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE F086. H4322/59 12.10.59 WK 1.25FMS CLOSE SE OF BLACK TOWER REMOVED. (QHM ROSYTH HN 3/59) AMENDED TO DEAD. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 MACKINTOSH RK NOW SUPPORTS N. PIER OF FORTH ROAD BRIDGE. SUSPECT WK REMOVED. (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). NCA. HH264/450/04 30.5.96 WK LOCATED 15MTRS SE OF THE N PIER OF THE FORTH ROAD BRIDGE. INITIALLY FOUND BY DRILLING. VESSEL IS OF IRON OR STEEL. LENGTH 20MTRS BY 4MTRS DEEP. GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. (BABTIE GROUP, LTR DTD 22.5.96 & TELECON). POSN 560021.5N, 032407W [OGB]. FOR FILING ONLY, PLOTS TOO CLOSE TO BRIDGE TO CHART. HH264/450/04 11.8.97 WK TO BE REMOVED. SHEERLEGS BARGE 'ROTTERDAM' TO BE MOORED. (FORTH PORT PLC, NM 11/97). 15.8.97 WK IS THAT OF IRON SS 'TELESILLA', SOME 100 YEARS OLD. (LL, PEOPLE AND PLACES COLUMN, 6.8.97). NCA. 20.10.03 IRON WRECKAGE WAS REMOVED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FORTH ROAD BRIDGE. (SIBI). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

14.9.1896 BUILT 1877 BY E WITHY & CO, HARTLEPOOL, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF OF 12OHP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOST BY E GORDON, NEWCASTLE. ON PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR HAMBURG. RAN ON TO BEAMER ROCK, THEN DRIFTED OFF AND SANK ADJACENT TO MACKINTOSH ROCK, ON WHICH THE N TOWER OF THE FORTH ROAD BRIDGE WAS BUILT. IN 1906 IT WAS REPORTED THAT DISPERSAL OPS WERE BEING CARRIED OUT ON A VESSEL BEACHED NEAR QUEENSFERRY PRESUMABLY THIS WRECK. (LLOYDS REPORT OF CASUALTY 14.9.1896, SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH, & OFF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

BOILER OF THIS VESSEL IS PROBABLY [2796] See Also: 2796

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FAQ

Where is the TELESILLA wreck located?

The TELESILLA wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.354 N,3 24.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TELESILLA?

The seabed around the TELESILLA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TELESILLA sink?

The TELESILLA sank on Sep 14, 1896.

When was the wreck of the TELESILLA discovered?

The wreck of the TELESILLA was discovered in 1896.

What country did the TELESILLA belong to?

The TELESILLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TELESILLA carrying?

The TELESILLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TELESILLA?

The TELESILLA had a tonnage of 1203 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELESILLA?

The TELESILLA is classified as a steam ship.

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