Thala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 4.95 N,7 13.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.082500
  • Longitude: -7.229517
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THALA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2013

Surveying Details

17.11.70 17.11.70 APPROX 7-8TONS OF BRASS & COPPER RECOVERED FROM WK DURING APR '70. (LL, 13.5.70). POSN 570458N, 071343W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1286/75 19.8.75 H1286/75 19.8.75 WRECKED AT HARTAMUL.THIS VESSEL HAS BEEN CONSIDERABLY CUT UP AND A SALVAGE TEAM WAS OBSERVED ON IT IN 1973 BY LOCAL FISHERMAN. (D SLOAN. LTR DTD 31.7.75). H139/75 8.1.76 H139/75 8.1.76 AN UNDERWATER SEARCH BY DIVERS ON THE N SIDE HARTAMUL FAILED TO LOCATE ANY SIGNS OF THIS WRECK. A LESS EXTENSIVE SEARCH ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE REEF, SE SIDE, ALSO PRODUCED A NEGATIVE RESULT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WRECK DRIFTED SOME DISTANCE BEFORE SINKING. (ASADA EXERCISE 'WRECK HUNTER' EXPEDITION REPORT). H1310/85/9 6.3.85 H1310/85/9 6.3.85 WK LIES ON REEF JUST S OF HARTAMUL IN 2-15MTRS. ENGINES AND BOILERS ARE IN ABOUT 10MTRS. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85). NCA. 28.7.10 28.7.10 STATED TO LIE IN 20MTRS AND BE WELL BROKEN. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUG '10). 12.3.13 12.3.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2012 USING M/B. (EMU LTD, HI 1324). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PEPEL, SIERRA LEONE TO TEES. WRECKED ON HARTAMUL, S UIST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the THALA wreck located?

The THALA wreck is located at coordinates 57 4.95 N,7 13.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THALA?

The seabed around the THALA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the THALA sink?

The THALA sank on Feb 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the THALA discovered?

The wreck of the THALA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the THALA belong to?

The THALA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THALA carrying?

The THALA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the THALA?

The THALA had a tonnage of 4399 tons.

What type of wreck is the THALA?

The THALA is classified as a steam ship.

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