Thistle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Thistle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.2 N,1 45.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.670000
  • Longitude: -1.758333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THISTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1883
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1883
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2002

Surveying Details

LIES IN SAME POSN AS 'OTTO M'COMBIE'. POSN 554015N, 014550W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 20.10.99 LIES IN 5540.20N, 0145.50W [WGD]. VERY CLOSE TO THE 'OTTO M'COMBIE' WHICH WAS WRECKED 12 YEARS LATER. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHICH WK IS WHICH. BOILER AND REMAINS OF ENGINE LIE IN GEN DEPTHS OF 11MTRS. SURROUNDED BY LOTS OF RUSTING IRON PLATES, LEAD PIPES AND BENT AND FLATTENED COPPER PIPING. ALL IS BEING CONCRETED INTO THE SAND AND ROCKS. PROPELLER CAN BE SEEN ALONG WITH AN ANCHOR AND PILES OF RUSTY CHAIN. (R YOUNG). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. SEABED IS ROCK. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 27.7.21 AWAITING FULL INVESTIGATION. (MERITAITO, HI1591).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY R PEARCE & CO OF DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R TAYLOR OF DUNDEE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, IRON PROPELLER. ENGINE OF 60 HP. ONE DECK, FOUR BULKHEADS. CLASSED AS A1 AT LLOYDS. STRANDED ON PLOUGH ROCK IN HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND TO MONTROSE. CARGO COAL. (R YOUNG). 1 LIFE LOST AMONG 11 CREW. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

IRON HULL, BOILER & ENGINE REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.2 N,1 45.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the THISTLE wreck located?

The THISTLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.2 N,1 45.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLE?

The seabed around the THISTLE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the THISTLE sink?

The THISTLE sank on Nov 22, 1883.

When was the wreck of the THISTLE discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLE was discovered in 1883.

What country did the THISTLE belong to?

The THISTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THISTLE carrying?

The THISTLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLE?

The THISTLE had a tonnage of 401 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLE?

The THISTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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