Thames Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Thames Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.498 N,2 54.192 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.891633
  • Longitude: -2.903200
Wreck Depth 6.37 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THAMES
Type blockship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 10
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1327
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8698/19 MENTIONED IN SALVAGE OPERATIONS ON 'AORANGI'. H5371/24 11.8.24 DWP LIES 076DEGS, 5C FROM SKAILDAQUAY PT, OR 585330N, 025400W. SANCTION OF TREASURY TO PAY �6,800 FOR REMOVAL OF 'THAMES' AND 'LORNE'. RA COAST OF SCOTLAND TO WATCH PROCEEDINGS. (NL1349/30). INS AS DWP 076DEGS, 5C FROM SKAILDAQUAY PT. BR STD. 10.7.31 ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE VESSEL ABANDONED. (NL2149/31). H7308/56 13.5.59 INS CAUTION NOTE ON 35. - NM 1924/58. H2496/72 14.3.72 STATED TO BE 318.5DEG, 2300FT FROM LAMB HOLM TRIG STN (61). STANDING UPRIGHT ABOUT 11FT HIGH, WITH ABOUT 28FT OVER IT. WK HAS BEEN BLASTED BUT LEAVING HULL INTACT ALMOST TO GUNWHALE, BUT WITH STERN MISSING. TOP OF WK CONSISTS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 3.7.80 COVERED BY LEGEND: 'OBSTRUCTIONS - SEE NOTE' CENTRED ON 5853.500N, 0254.170W [WGD] ON NC 35. 5.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5853.498N, 0254.191W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.37MTRS. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). LENGTH APPROX 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. APPEARS AS A SEABED MOUND. COVERED BY LEGEND. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 09.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.3MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN OBSTRN 6.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887. STEEL HULL. SINGEL SHAFT. SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP. STERN REMOVED LATER & HULL CUT DOWN. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

General Comments

Covered by Legend Obstructions

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.498 N,2 54.192 W
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FAQ

Where is the THAMES wreck located?

The THAMES wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.498 N,2 54.192 W.

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

The THAMES lies at a depth of about 6.37 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.498 N,2 54.192 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THAMES?

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

When was the wreck of the THAMES discovered?

The wreck of the THAMES was discovered in 1914.

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 1327 tons.

What type of wreck is the THAMES?

The THAMES is classified as a blockship.

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