Thames Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thames Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.386 N,6 24.054 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.873100
  • Longitude: -6.400900
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THAMES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1841
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3227/74 3.1.74 H3227/74 3.1.74 LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF SILVER CARN IN 495221N, 062400W. LIES ON SAND BOTTOM IN 40FT. MUCH LIES BURIED BUT SOME TIMBERS VISIBLE. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (RAF SUB AQUA EXPEDITION, 1974). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.09.79 18.09.79 DAILY TELEGRAPH PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING THE RECOVERY OF POTTERY FROM THE 'THAMES' HELD IN THE PRESS ARTICLES BRANCH FOLDER.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1827, STRUCK JACKY'S RK IN STORM WHILST EN ROUTE FROM DUBLIN TO LONDON. ONLY 4 SAVED. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES). OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET CO., WAS WRECKED IN A GALE ON THE BROW OF PONDS REEF, ISLES OF SCILLY, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM DUBLIN TO LONDON. 62 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the THAMES wreck located?

The THAMES wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.386 N,6 24.054 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THAMES?

The seabed around the THAMES lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the THAMES sink?

The THAMES sank on Jan 4, 1841.

When was the wreck of the THAMES discovered?

The wreck of the THAMES was discovered in 1974.

What country did the THAMES belong to?

The THAMES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THAMES?

The THAMES had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the THAMES?

The THAMES is classified as a steam ship.

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