Thiara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thiara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37 N,17 56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.616667
  • Longitude: -17.933333
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THIARA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.9 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 10364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2004

Surveying Details

16.1.78 16.1.78 SUNK APPROX 150M W BY S OF ROCKALL. (DODS). 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 563700N, 175600W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, WITH OIL ENGINE OF 628NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. PASSAGE FALMOUTH & MILFORD HAVEN FOR CURACAO. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-34. 25 OF 61 CREW LOST. (DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the THIARA wreck located?

The THIARA wreck is located at coordinates 56 37 N,17 56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THIARA?

The seabed around the THIARA lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the THIARA sink?

The THIARA sank on Jul 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the THIARA discovered?

The wreck of the THIARA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the THIARA belong to?

The THIARA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THIARA carrying?

The THIARA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the THIARA?

The THIARA had a tonnage of 10364 tons.

What type of wreck is the THIARA?

The THIARA is classified as a tanker.

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