Thera (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thera (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.891 N,2 32.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.481517
  • Longitude: -2.534533
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THERA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 13.5
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 47
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1946
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,047.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2009

Surveying Details

H347/46 2.2.60 POSN BETWEEN 5 AND 9 CABLES 080DEGS FROM PORTLAND BILL LT. POSN 503100N, 022600W. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 30.1.46). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H347/46 2.2.60 EXTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA BY HELICOPTER AND CRAFT FITTED WITH ECHO SOUNDING GEAR FAILED TO LOCATE WK. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 22.6.46). NCA. H347/46 2.2.60 SEARCHED FOR BY STEEPHOLM BUT NOT LOCATED. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 12.3.47). NCA. H2923/83 4.1.85 WK OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SMALL COASTER LOCATED AND EXAM'D 25.7.84 IN 502851N, 023200W [OGB] USING SYDELIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.0, FOUL AT 38.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.8 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS, APPROX. LYING NE/SW. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). BR STD. HH091/154/01 / SEP 2010/000005843 31.12.09 LOCATED 24.2.09 IN 5028.891N, 0232.072W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.67 IN GEN DEPTH 47.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 047/227 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1154). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 40MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUDIAN. BUILT IN 1882. SUFFERED ENGINE ROOM FLOOD WHICH PUT THE BOILER FIRES OUT, CAUSING THE PUMPS TO STOP. MASTER ATTEMPTED TO REACH GODDARD POINT TO BEACH BUT COULD NOT REACH THE AREA. VESSEL ANCHORED AND WAS ABANDONED TO THE BOATS.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the THERA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.891 N,2 32.072 W.

How deep is the THERA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.891 N,2 32.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THERA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THERA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the THERA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 6, 1946.

When was the wreck of the THERA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THERA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the THERA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the THERA (POSSIBLY)?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the THERA (POSSIBLY)?

The THERA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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