Terlings Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Terlings Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.257 N,1 33.752 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.470950
  • Longitude: -1.562533
Wreck Depth 33.9 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERLINGS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 20.5
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 196
Tonnage 2318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 056.0,056.0,001.9,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Surveying Details

7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA IN 502718N, 013500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6888/55 6.1.60 LOCATED IN 502815N, 013337W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16FMS IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. A/S RESPONSE FAIR. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 16FMS [29MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/962/01 5.12.02 EXAM'D 5028.258N, 0133.751W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.5, FOUL 34MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR 2.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS UP TO 75MTRS ALL AROUND WK. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD. 2.2.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5028.257N, 0133.752W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 20.5MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 196/016 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 56MTRS, 1.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 318 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBERT BROS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 179NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM LONDON FOR SYDNEY N.S. IN BALLAST. BOMBED AND SUNK 10 MILES SW OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. TEN MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP, SCOUR EXTENDS ALL AROUND WK

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FAQ

Where is the TERLINGS wreck located?

The TERLINGS wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.257 N,1 33.752 W.

How deep is the TERLINGS and where exactly is it located?

The TERLINGS lies at a depth of about 33.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.257 N,1 33.752 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERLINGS?

The seabed around the TERLINGS lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the TERLINGS sink?

The TERLINGS sank on Jul 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TERLINGS discovered?

The wreck of the TERLINGS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TERLINGS belong to?

The TERLINGS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TERLINGS carrying?

The TERLINGS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TERLINGS?

The TERLINGS had a tonnage of 2318 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERLINGS?

The TERLINGS is classified as a steam ship.

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