Thistleban (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thistleban (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
31 20.332 N,29 48.971 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.338867
  • Longitude: 29.816183
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water Springs
Name THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4117
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5M NNW OF ALEXANDRIA. (WW1SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4M N OF NO 1 BEACON, ALEXANDRIA. (LL WW1). 4.9.81 CHARTED AS NDW IN 312018N, 294848E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 21.4.83 EUR POSN: 312024N, 294900E. 15.12.91 WGD POSN: 312016N, 294856E.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M NNW OF ALEXANDRIA. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR HULL. (WW1SL, LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 20.332 N,29 48.971 E
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FAQ

Where is the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 20.332 N,29 48.971 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY)?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4117 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY)?

The THISTLEBAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.