Thessaly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thessaly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.009 N,0 23.106 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.516817
  • Longitude: 0.385100
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THESSALY
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Length 88.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1925
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1890
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 090.0,000.0,000.8,190
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H1310/88/47 22.9.88 WK, IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS THE THESSALY, LOCATED IN 533100N, 002316E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS. (J M DAVIES). BR STD. HH090/593/01 5.1.94 EXAM'D 13.7.93 IN 533059.9N, 002312.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.4 IN GEN DEPTH 11.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 200MTRS, BREADTH 120MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE, LYING 165/345 DEG ON FLAT GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 2.1.14 IN 5331.009N, 0023.106E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.04 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 190 DEGS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 12MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1877 BY LAIRD BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BIRKENHEAD SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR HAMBURG. CARGO COTTON AND OIL CAKE. CAUGHT FIRE OFF BORKUM ON 29.12.1890 AND WAS ABANDONED. DRIFTED ACROSS NORTH SEA BEFORE SINKING OFF THE HUMBER.

General Comments

WRECKAGE IN LARGE SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.009 N,0 23.106 E
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FAQ

Where is the THESSALY wreck located?

The THESSALY wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.009 N,0 23.106 E.

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

The THESSALY lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.009 N,0 23.106 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THESSALY?

The seabed around the THESSALY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the THESSALY sink?

The THESSALY sank on Dec 28, 1890.

When was the wreck of the THESSALY discovered?

The wreck of the THESSALY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the THESSALY belong to?

The THESSALY belonged to BRI.

What cargo was the THESSALY carrying?

The THESSALY was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the THESSALY?

The THESSALY had a tonnage of 1925 tons.

What type of wreck is the THESSALY?

The THESSALY is classified as a steam ship.

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