Shad Thames Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shad thames Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.585 N,4 47.853 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.826417
  • Longitude: -4.797550
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAD THAMES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 48.6
Sonar Width 16.2
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SS TOWNELEY SUNK 18M NE 1/4 E FROM TREVOSE HEAD. (WW1SL). 1918 ACCEPT APPROX POSN 505000N, 044800W. (DOCKET M6067). H7613/52 5.12.52 H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 505000N, 044800W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 15FMS (28MTRS). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 30MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 2.11.09 SEP 2009/000152876 2.11.09 WK LOCATED IN 5049.5852N, 0447.8527W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.4MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH A PROMINENT STACK OR ENGINE BLOCK RISING 3.6MTRS ABOVE A ROCK SEABED. (MV MERIDIAN, HN DTD 16.10.09 FOR HI 1157). AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.6.10 21.6.10 SS TOWNELEY HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY BELL IN 5051.795N, 0449.419W [SEE 60442]. (G POUND, TELECON 21.6.10) RECORD AMENDED TO UNKNOWN. 27.7.10 27.7.10 DIVED 26.7.10. BELL MARKED: 'SHAD THAMES' LOCATED BY DARREN RICE. STEERING ENGINE NOTED WITH DATE 1902. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA. 11.8.11 11.8.11 LOCATED 16.10.09 IN 5049.585N, 0447.853W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.58 IN GEN DEPTH 45.16MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48.6MTRS, WIDTH 16.2MTRS, HT 3.75MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). WELL BROKEN UP. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY R WILLIAMSON, WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEMPLE, THOMAS & CLARKE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 73 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. FOUNDERED FOLLWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS HORTENSE LEA. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, ?BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the SHAD THAMES wreck located?

The SHAD THAMES wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.585 N,4 47.853 W.

How deep is the SHAD THAMES and where exactly is it located?

The SHAD THAMES lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.585 N,4 47.853 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAD THAMES?

The seabed around the SHAD THAMES lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the SHAD THAMES sink?

The SHAD THAMES sank on Mar 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SHAD THAMES discovered?

The wreck of the SHAD THAMES was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SHAD THAMES belong to?

The SHAD THAMES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHAD THAMES carrying?

The SHAD THAMES was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHAD THAMES?

The SHAD THAMES had a tonnage of 549 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAD THAMES?

The SHAD THAMES is classified as a steam ship.

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