Teeswood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teeswood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 4.7 N,1 20.353 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.078333
  • Longitude: 1.339217
Wreck Depth 20.22 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEESWOOD
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 76
Tonnage 1261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1956
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4199/78 30.10.78 LOCATED 28.10.77 IN 510440N, 012028E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 79MTRS. LYING 072/252DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD. HH090/606/01 13.9.94 EXAM'D 4.7.94 IN 510440.0N, 012027.5E [OGD] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.3, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.0MTRS. COVERS 50 BY 20MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. GOOD DCS3 TRACE SHOWING THREE DISTINCT STRUCTURES. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3403/94. HH100/351/14 8.9.99 CONFIRMED AS BEING 'TEESWOOD'. (I TODD, 6.9.99). NCA. SEP 2016/000091760 1.1.17 EXAM'D 6.8.16 IN 5104.700N, 0120.353E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HEIGHT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 076/256 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 20.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY THE BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSTANTINE SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. PASSAGE BLYTHE TO SHOREHAM BY SEA. CARGO COAL AND GENERAL. 26.7.56 FOUNDERED OFF DUNGENESS 26.7.56 BUT DRIFTED UPSIDE DOWN BEFORE SINKING OFF DOVER ON 31.7.56. (I TODD). 20.6.56 SANK 20.6.56. (LARN).

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FAQ

Where is the TEESWOOD wreck located?

The TEESWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.7 N,1 20.353 E.

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

The TEESWOOD lies at a depth of about 20.22 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.7 N,1 20.353 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEESWOOD?

The seabed around the TEESWOOD lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the TEESWOOD sink?

The TEESWOOD sank on Jun 20, 1956.

When was the wreck of the TEESWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the TEESWOOD was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TEESWOOD belong to?

The TEESWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEESWOOD carrying?

The TEESWOOD was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the TEESWOOD?

The TEESWOOD had a tonnage of 1261 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEESWOOD?

The TEESWOOD is classified as a motor vessel.