Teucer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teucer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 26.545 N,5 8.887 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.442417
  • Longitude: -5.148117
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEUCER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1885
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Surveying Details

H3895/72 17.9.82 NDW IN 482636N, 050848W. (BREST NM 82 32 25). BR STD. 16.10.84 SMALL CARGO VESSEL 'TEUCER' IN 482636N, 050848W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585155). NCA. H1271/85 6.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 482634.5N, 050857W ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. WK, COVERED BY LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 482636N, 050848W POSN DOUBTFUL [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985). AMEND TO DW PD IN 482636N, 050848W. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS IN 4826.545N, 0508.887W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1877 BY SCOTT & CO, WAS WRECKED OFF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGESINGAPORE FOR AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SS CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TEUCER wreck located?

The TEUCER wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.545 N,5 8.887 W.

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

The TEUCER lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 48 26.545 N,5 8.887 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEUCER?

The seabed around the TEUCER lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the TEUCER sink?

The TEUCER sank on May 31, 1885.

When was the wreck of the TEUCER discovered?

The wreck of the TEUCER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the TEUCER belong to?

The TEUCER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEUCER carrying?

The TEUCER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TEUCER?

The TEUCER had a tonnage of 2057 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEUCER?

The TEUCER is classified as a steam ship.

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