Thetis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thetis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.633 N,9 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.577217
  • Longitude: -9.633333
Wreck Depth -1.5 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THETIS
Type sloop
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1834
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1842
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2003

Surveying Details

WK DRIES 5FT CHARTED IN 523438N, 093800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1819. H4724/76 9.3.77 NO SIGN OF WK AT LW INSPECTION OF AREA. (R.P. CAMPBELL, IRISH CRUISING CLUB, LTR DATED 4.3.77) THOUGH NOT SEEN THIS '1842' WRECK MAY BE BURIED IN THE SAND/MUD. DELETE. NC 1547. H4641/74 9.10.78 NO TRACE REMAINS. (LIMERICK HBR COMMISSIONERS). 29.1.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

THETIS WAS A TOBACCO SMUGGLING VESSEL SEIZED BY THE CUSTOMS IN THE 1830'S ON PASSAGE FOR LIMERICK, ALLOWED TO GROUND & BREAK UP ON BEAL. (LIMERICK HBR COMMISSIONERS)

General Comments

MAY BE BURIED IN SAND/MUD

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FAQ

Where is the THETIS wreck located?

The THETIS wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.633 N,9 38 W.

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

The THETIS lies at a depth of about -1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.633 N,9 38 W.

When did the THETIS sink?

The THETIS sank on Nov 30, 1834.

When was the wreck of the THETIS discovered?

The wreck of the THETIS was discovered in 1842.

What country did the THETIS belong to?

The THETIS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the THETIS?

The THETIS is classified as a sloop.

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