Talisman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Talisman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.008 N,0 59.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.683467
  • Longitude: -0.984983
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALISMAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.5
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck TALISMAN is located at coordinates 54 41.008 N, 0 59.099 W, situated in the North Sea off the coast of Hartlepool, England. Historical hydrographic survey records for this wreck site show conflicting data regarding its existence. While initially reported as sunk 7 miles ESE of Hartlepool, subsequent multibeam sonar surveys conducted in 2016 and site inspections in 1989 failed to locate any wreckage or underwater obstruction at the reported position. Due to the lack of evidence of a structure on the seabed, the TALISMAN is currently classified as not located or dead in official records.

Surveying Details

H8203/19 REPORTED SUNK 7 MILES ESE FROM HARTLEPOOL IN 544100N, 005900W. NCA. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 18.5.73 AMEND WK USCPA 28MTRS. NC 2567. H5103/83 22.9.86 FF REPD IN 544103N, 005853W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). NCA. H6331/87 17.1.89 NOT FOUND. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE ON DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 4.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY W WATSON, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W MCLACHLAN & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SANK BY EXPLOSIVES. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TALISMAN wreck located?

The TALISMAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.008 N,0 59.099 W.

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

The TALISMAN lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.008 N,0 59.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TALISMAN?

The seabed around the TALISMAN lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the TALISMAN sink?

The TALISMAN sank on Aug 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TALISMAN discovered?

The wreck of the TALISMAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TALISMAN belong to?

The TALISMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TALISMAN?

The TALISMAN had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the TALISMAN?

The TALISMAN is classified as a steam ship.

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