Trelissick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trelissick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.127617
  • Longitude: 1.398767
Wreck Depth 21.61 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRELISSICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Sonar Length 124.6
Sonar Width 34.1
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 134
Tonnage 5265
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1941
Scour Dimensions 035.7,,000.5,130.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H02280/41 1.8.41 BOMBED. LOCATED IN 530706N, 012454E. FOUL AT 16FT IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS. ON HEADING 000/180DEG. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 26.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1815/41. H02280/41 14.10.41 INS G CAN, GP FL(2) 10S, CLOSE W OF WK. - FNM 2415/41. H02280/41 3.9.48 SWEPT BY OROPESA - CLEAR AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. POSN 530731N, 012404E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1978/48. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.9MTRS. NC 105. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS. NE 106. HH090/524/01 2.1.92 EXAM'D 28.7.91 IN 530736.4N, 012403.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.4, FOUL AT 21.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1MTR, LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 21MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5307.657N, 0123.926E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 124.6MTRS, WIDTH 34.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 35.7MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 130 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE AND PEPEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRELISSICK wreck located?

The TRELISSICK wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E.

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

The TRELISSICK lies at a depth of about 21.61 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRELISSICK?

The seabed around the TRELISSICK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the TRELISSICK sink?

The TRELISSICK sank on Jun 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TRELISSICK discovered?

The wreck of the TRELISSICK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TRELISSICK belong to?

The TRELISSICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRELISSICK carrying?

The TRELISSICK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TRELISSICK?

The TRELISSICK had a tonnage of 5265 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRELISSICK?

The TRELISSICK is classified as a steam ship.

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