Talisman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Talisman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 43.325 N,0 57.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.722083
  • Longitude: -0.953333
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALISMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 130
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H8203/19 REPORTED SUNK 7 MILES ESE FROM HARTLEPOOL. H2534/74 19.12.79 BAD OBSTN REPD IN 544313N, 005735W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL 1). H2534/74 5.11.81 SONAR CONTACT, CLASSIFIED PROBABLE WK, LOCATED IN 544318N, 005703W USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED, BUT BELIEVED NOT TO STAND MORE THAN 10MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (HMS IVESTON, HN DTD 22.10.81). INS AS USC 35MTRS. BR STD. H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 2.8.88 IN 544319N, 005706W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. SCOUR 0.75MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEG WITH BOW TO NW. INTACT AND ON ITS STBD SIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

KBUILT IN 1882 BY W WATSON, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W MCLACHLAN & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GREENCOCK FOR GRIMSBY. IN BALLAST. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 43.325 N,0 57.2 W
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FAQ

Where is the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 43.325 N,0 57.2 W.

How deep is the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 54 43.325 N,0 57.2 W.

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

The seabed around the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 1, 1917.

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

The wreck of the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the TALISMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The TALISMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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