Teunika (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Teunika (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 36.2 N,6 23.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.603333
  • Longitude: -6.393883
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEUNIKA (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 34.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0078.0,,003.0,135
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Surveying Details

H539/61 16.5.69 SANK 253DEG, 2.5M FROM CALIACH PT. (TELECON RNW). GIVES POSN 563540N, 062336W APPROX. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 19.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 10FMS. NE 2722. H2958/69 15.10.74 AMEND TO USCPA 18MTRS. NC 2392. H1270/83 24.6.85 AMEND TO USCPA 45MTRS. BR STD. 11.3.13 EXAM'D 14.11.11 IN 5636.200N, 0623.633W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.6 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 44MTRS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). PROBABLY THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARKEN, EX-WILLEM, EX-VELOCITAS, EX-WILHEMENA. BUILT IN 1936. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIJ TEUNIKA'. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 150 HP. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE CORPACH FOR TIREE. CARGO GRAVEL. SPRANG A LEAK AND WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY M TRAWLER CORENA BUT SANK 11M W OF TOBERMORY.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 36.2 N,6 23.633 W.

How deep is the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 56 36.2 N,6 23.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) sink?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) sank on May 16, 1969.

When was the wreck of the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY)?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEUNIKA (PROBABLY)?

The TEUNIKA (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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