Thistle (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thistle (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.878 N,1 47.306 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.464633
  • Longitude: 1.788433
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THISTLE (PROBABLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Orientation 85
Tonnage 79
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1941
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H01773/41 19.5.41 POSN 522750N, 014723E. LIES 035/215DEGS. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 2.9.41). - PFNM 1143/41. H01773/41 15.9.41 INS AS DW. - NM 2117/41. H01773/41 16.5.47 INS G CON BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1219/47. H3581/41 5.9.42 SEARCHED FOR MAR 1942 USING ASDIC. NOT FOUND. MAY HAVE DISPERSED OR BEEN COVERED. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 13.8.42). H01773/41 23.12.49 DISPERSED. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 13FT IN GEN DEPTH 15FT [MLWS]. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.10.49). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2642/49. H3438/56 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY ECES IN 1957, 1960, 1962 & 1965. H5985/57 14.2.58 AMEND TO FOUL. LC 1536. H1870/65 12.12.66 DELTED. (HMS EGERIA, SIG DTD 25.11.66). - NM ACTION. H7688/68 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEYS BY ISS IN 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 & 1977. H3932/88 5.7.89 SONAR CONTACT IN AREA OF SANDWAVES EXAM'D IN 522751N, 014725E [OGB]. NOTHING FOUND SHOALER THAN CREST OF SANDWAVE AT 6.2MTRS. SCOUR FOUND DEPTH 9.8MTRS. PRODUCED MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 454). BR STD. HH090/546/01 8.7.92 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016). HH090/664/01 5.7.95 EXAM'D 3.6.95 IN 522751.3N, 014724.9E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.7 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 085/265DEGS. NO CLEAR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MEDIUM SIZED WK. (NP 1016, HI 664). HH090/668/01 25.4.96 EXAM'D 29.3.96 IN 522751.2N, 014723.5E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 5.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 50MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. SMALL CONTACT LYING PARTIALLY BURIED ON THE SIDE OF A SANDBANK. ONLY VISIBLE ON DCS3 WHEN VIEWING FROM THE N. NO VERTICAL EXTENT ABOVE THE SANDBANK. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 688). NCA. HH090/735/01 6.5.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 735). NCA. HH090/767/01 30.6.98 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 767). GEN DEPTH NOW 4MTRS. AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/849/01 10.6.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 849). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/884/01 12.4.00 LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. SLIGHT DCS3 CONTACT AND LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MAJORITY OF CONTACT BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (NP 1016, HI 884). AMENDED LIVE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/941/01 11.6.01 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 941). NCA. HH090/999/01 10.5.02 LOCATED BY DCS3 ONLY. SMALL CONTACT WITH ASSOCIATED SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 999). NCA. HH091/021/01 12.5.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1021). NCA. SEP 2006/000383662 3.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. NFS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1164). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2023000011569 03.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1762). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1904. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED DURING WW1 AND AGAIN AS ARMED PATROL DRIFTER FROM 4.1940. CONVERTED TO AN EXAMINATION SHIP 9.1940. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the THISTLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The THISTLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.878 N,1 47.306 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLE (PROBABLY)?

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

When did the THISTLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The THISTLE (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the THISTLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the THISTLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The THISTLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLE (PROBABLY)?

The THISTLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 79 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLE (PROBABLY)?

The THISTLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a drifter.

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