Tillycorthie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tillycorthie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.839 N,1 44.148 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.897317
  • Longitude: -1.735800
Wreck Depth 64.95 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TILLYCORTHIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.49
Orientation 155
Tonnage 382
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Scour Dimensions 010.7,004.3,000.4,126
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2023

Surveying Details

SUNK 16 MILES N 1/2 E FROM LONGSTONE LT HO. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 555350N, 014400E. H2501/19 24.3.19 INS WK IN 555350N, 014400E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NOTE. H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND TO NDW. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 EXAM'D 27.03.2022; IN 5553.839N, 0144.148W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 1.74MTRS, WIDTH 0.96MTRS, HEIGHT 0.49MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. OBJECT MAINLY BURIED WITH ASSOCIATED SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1711 - H525-4489). AMEND NDW 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE 16 MILES N 1/2 E FROM LONGSTONE LT HO. (WW1SL).

General Comments

OBJECT MAINLY BURIED WITH ASSOCIATED SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 53.839 N,1 44.148 W
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FAQ

Where is the TILLYCORTHIE wreck located?

The TILLYCORTHIE wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.839 N,1 44.148 W.

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

The TILLYCORTHIE lies at a depth of about 64.95 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.839 N,1 44.148 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TILLYCORTHIE?

The seabed around the TILLYCORTHIE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the TILLYCORTHIE sink?

The TILLYCORTHIE sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TILLYCORTHIE discovered?

The wreck of the TILLYCORTHIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TILLYCORTHIE belong to?

The TILLYCORTHIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TILLYCORTHIE?

The TILLYCORTHIE had a tonnage of 382 tons.

What type of wreck is the TILLYCORTHIE?

The TILLYCORTHIE is classified as a steam ship.

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