Thistlemor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thistlemor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.915 N,4 24.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.065250
  • Longitude: -4.403433
Wreck Depth 16.43 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THISTLEMOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 108.4
Sonar Width 36.5
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 98
Tonnage 4008
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1909
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF CLOVELLY. (DOD). H1310/85/28 10.9.85 LIES IN POSN 510359N, 042411W. STANDS 18FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 60FT (AT LW). (P SLEE, TELECON 28.8.85). CHARTED DEPTH IN POSN IS 25MTRS, BUT FROM V OLD SURVEY. CHART AS WK 13MTRS. - NM 2565/85. HH100/351/05 15.4.92 LOCATED IN 510402.5N, 042415.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. EASY TO FIND. LIES IN ABOUT 28MTRS. (J HEWITT, 20.4.92). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 28.7.99 RIBS STAND PROUD AND OUTLINE WK. BIG BOILERS AND ENGINE ROOM MACHINERY EXPOSED. DEEP SCOUR AROUND ENTIRE STERN SECTION. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 1999). NCA. HH091/158/01 - SEP 2008/000065863 16.7.08 EXAM'D 7.8.07; LOCATED IN 5103.916N, 0424.207W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.46 IN GEN DEPTH 20.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 108.4MTRS, WIDTH 36.5MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 098/278 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). AREA OF DISTURBED SEABED WITH PROBABLE DEBRIS. ?BOWS E. INS AS WK 16.4MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5103.915N, 0424.206W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.43MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN DW 16.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLAN, BLACK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 316 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR CAPE TOWN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 316 NHP. EIGHT MEN RECOVERED BY SS ARNDALE.

General Comments

AREA OF DISTURBED SEABED WITH DEBRIS, ?BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.915 N,4 24.206 W
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FAQ

Where is the THISTLEMOR wreck located?

The THISTLEMOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.915 N,4 24.206 W.

How deep is the THISTLEMOR and where exactly is it located?

The THISTLEMOR lies at a depth of about 16.43 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.915 N,4 24.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLEMOR?

The seabed around the THISTLEMOR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the THISTLEMOR sink?

The THISTLEMOR sank on Dec 2, 1909.

When was the wreck of the THISTLEMOR discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLEMOR was discovered in 1909.

What country did the THISTLEMOR belong to?

The THISTLEMOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THISTLEMOR carrying?

The THISTLEMOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLEMOR?

The THISTLEMOR had a tonnage of 4008 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLEMOR?

The THISTLEMOR is classified as a steam ship.

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