Teiresias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teiresias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 4.957 N,2 27.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.082617
  • Longitude: -2.454550
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEIRESIAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 179.8 m
Width 29.9 m
Tonnage 7405
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers PORT HAND PILLAR LT BUOY 'THERESIA' [FL.R.2.5S] CLOSE S
Surveying Details H03488/41 2.2.42 DW IN 470435N, 022724W. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 262/42. H8180/48 20.12.48 G CON LT BUOY [QKFL.G] LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (PARIS NM 44 3631 48). - NM 2748/48. H8180/48 12.1.52 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13MTRS [7FMS], BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 51 49 23). AMEND TO WK 13MTRS [7FMS] IN 470445N, 022710W & DELETE BUOY. - NM 85/52. 24.7.75 SHOWN IN 470435N, 022722W ON FRENCH 5439. SHOWN IN 470450N, 022710W ON FRENCH 5164. NCA. 17.2.77 SHOWN IN 470458N, 022708W ON FRENCH 4902 [1976 EDN]. 5.6.80 SHOWN IN 470458N, 022708W ON NE 3216. 16.1.81 NOW MARKED BY S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY IN 470453N, 022716W. (DIFRAP 0303/81). H2770/69 20.1.81 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 13.1MTRS [7FMS 1FT], IN 470459N, 022717W. (BREST NM 80 52 40). R/P. H2770/69 2.6.81 WK LIES 174.5DEGS, 5.65M FROM LA BANCHE LT, BUOY MOVED S OF WK. (BREST NM 80 52 40). GIVES POSN 470501N, 022711.6W. PREVIOUS POSN INCORRECT. AMEND POSN TO 470501N, 022711.6W & INSERT S CARD LT BUOY CLOSE S OF WK. - NM 1278/81. H4264/80 22.1.83 N CARD PILLAR BUOY 'THERESIA N' LAID IN 470506N, 022713W & S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY [VQ(6)+LFL.10S] 'THERESIA S' CLOSE S. (BREST NM 82 48 27). - NM 251/83. 8.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572075). 22.3.90 WK LOCATED IN 470501N, 022711.5W [EUR] USING TRIDENT. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 13.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS BY E/S. BROKEN IN TWO. LENGTH 180MTRS, BEAM 15-17MTRS. FORE SECTION LYING 045/225DEGS, STERN SECTION LYING 010/190DEGS. SEABED SAND & MUD. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14572075). HH353/510/01 2.6.90 AMEND S CARD LT BUOY TO PORT HAND PILLAR LT BUOY 'THERESIA' [FL.R.2.5S] IN 470454N, 022712W & DELETE N CARD LT BUOY. (FRENCH NM 90 16 35). - NM 1528/90. 26.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS ASSOCIATED BUOYAGE ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. NC 2981 & NC 2986.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM AVONMOUTH TO ST NAZAIRE. ABANDONED APPROX 1M NW OF WK BUOY OFF ENTRANCE TO ST NAZAIRE CHANNEL. BROKE IN TWO. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the TEIRESIAS wreck located?

The TEIRESIAS wreck is located at coordinates 47 4.957 N,2 27.273 W.

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

The TEIRESIAS lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 47 4.957 N,2 27.273 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEIRESIAS?

The seabed around the TEIRESIAS lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the TEIRESIAS sink?

The TEIRESIAS sank on Jun 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TEIRESIAS discovered?

The wreck of the TEIRESIAS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the TEIRESIAS belong to?

The TEIRESIAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEIRESIAS carrying?

The TEIRESIAS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TEIRESIAS?

The TEIRESIAS had a tonnage of 7405 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEIRESIAS?

The TEIRESIAS is classified as a steam ship.

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