Tresillian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tresillian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.43 N,7 32.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.273833
  • Longitude: -7.547333
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 131.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7373
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1954
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7721/54 6.12.54 SANK IN 511400N, 073000W, APPROX. (LL). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 20.2.92 FASTENER REPORTED IN 511624N, 073249W. POSN BY DECCA. (REP DES CR ET EP). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY W DOXFORD & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PENISULAR AND ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED WHILE ON PASSAGE MONTREAL TO AVONMOUTH. 16 RECOVERED FROM CREW OF 40.

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FAQ

Where is the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.43 N,7 32.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 30, 1954.

When was the wreck of the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7373 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The TRESILLIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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