Theme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Theme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.9 N,4 42.521 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.515000
  • Longitude: -4.708683
Wreck Depth 57.6 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THEME
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.6 m
Width 8.1 m
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 145
Tonnage 504
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,007.0,
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4827/75 24.1.77 EXAM'D 23.11.76 IN 533054N, 0044227W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. SEDIMENTARY SEABED. LIES NW/SE. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. JUST PROTRUDES ABOVE LEVEL OF SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). INS AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD. 17.7.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN BY S A ROGER. BELL RECOVERED INSCRIBED WITH DATE OF 1894. WK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH THE BOWS SMASHED, POSSIBLY FROM COLLISION. (J SHAW, TELECON). NCA. 11.3.14 EXAM'D 6.11.13 IN 5330.900N, 0442.521W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.77 IN GEN DEPTH 63.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 57.6MTRS. NO SCOUR (SIC). LENGTH 55.0MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BOW DISTORTED AND RAISED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). INTACT, BOWS SE, DAMAGE TO STBD SIDE OF FWD HOLD. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

25.12.1895 BUILT IN 1895 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W A GRAINGER, BELFAST. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR BELFAST. CARGO COAL. LAST SIGHTED OFF BARDSEY ISLAND ON 25.12.1895. NOT SEEN AGAIN AND POSTED MISSING AT LLOYD'S. CREW OF 11 LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, DAMAGE STBD SIDE FWD HOLD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.9 N,4 42.521 W
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FAQ

Where is the THEME wreck located?

The THEME wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.9 N,4 42.521 W.

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

The THEME lies at a depth of about 57.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.9 N,4 42.521 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THEME?

The seabed around the THEME lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THEME discovered?

The wreck of the THEME was discovered in 1977.

What country did the THEME belong to?

The THEME belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THEME carrying?

The THEME was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the THEME?

The THEME had a tonnage of 504 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEME?

The THEME is classified as a steam ship.

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