Thistlebank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thistlebank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4 N,10 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.066667
  • Longitude: -10.033333
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THISTLEBANK
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 86.4 m
Width 13 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 2430
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA, POSN 503000N, 093000W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.3.07 23.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 25M SW OF FASTNET. (LLWW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5104.00N, 1002.00W.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1891 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKT OLIVEBANK (E. MONSEN). PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR QUEENSTOWN? DESTROYED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U24 IN THE SW APPROACHES, CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP BEFORE SHE WAS TORPEDOED. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, SII).

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FAQ

Where is the THISTLEBANK wreck located?

The THISTLEBANK wreck is located at coordinates 51 4 N,10 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLEBANK?

The seabed around the THISTLEBANK lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the THISTLEBANK sink?

The THISTLEBANK sank on Jun 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the THISTLEBANK discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLEBANK was discovered in 1975.

What country did the THISTLEBANK belong to?

The THISTLEBANK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the THISTLEBANK carrying?

The THISTLEBANK was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLEBANK?

The THISTLEBANK had a tonnage of 2430 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLEBANK?

The THISTLEBANK is classified as a sailing vessel.

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