Trelissick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trelissick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 51.967 N,5 14.949 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.866117
  • Longitude: -5.249150
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRELISSICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4168
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 WKS IN 475200N, 051500W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. 24.10.75 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 5316. 29.3.76 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6030. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 475201.6N, 051451.9W ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NDW PD IN 475201.6N, 051451.9W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14575006). SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 475201.6N, 051451.9W [EUR]. NC 2643. SEP 2007/000004861 2.3.07 NDW PD SHOWN IN 4751.977N, 0514.963W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000048875 10.9.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [1ST EDN 2008, 1:350,000]. AMEND TO USC PD 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000257549 20.1.16 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4751.967N, 0514.949W [WGD] ON FR370660. (EDN 5.0, DTD 5.11.15). AMEND NDW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TORPEDO WITHOUT WARNING FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE 80M SW BY W 0.25 W FROM USHANT. (WW1 SL). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BOSTON TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the TRELISSICK wreck located?

The TRELISSICK wreck is located at coordinates 47 51.967 N,5 14.949 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRELISSICK?

The seabed around the TRELISSICK lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the TRELISSICK sink?

The TRELISSICK sank on Jul 15, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TRELISSICK discovered?

The wreck of the TRELISSICK was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TRELISSICK belong to?

The TRELISSICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRELISSICK carrying?

The TRELISSICK was carrying metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TRELISSICK?

The TRELISSICK had a tonnage of 4168 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRELISSICK?

The TRELISSICK is classified as a steam ship.

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