Thelma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thelma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 21.973 N,0 52.116 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.366217
  • Longitude: -0.868600
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THELMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.7 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 1002
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 19.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 592200N, 005200W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). 21.2.75 SANK 24 MILES E FROM FAIR ISLE. (WW1SL). 27.9.78 INS AS WK USC PA 100MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942. 22.2.80 POSN GIVEN AS 594100N, 005200W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 1981

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY A VUIJK, CAPELLE A/D, YSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCANDANAVIAN SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 133NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR GOTHENBURG. SHELLED AND TORPEDOED BY U-20. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the THELMA wreck located?

The THELMA wreck is located at coordinates 59 21.973 N,0 52.116 W.

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

The THELMA lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 59 21.973 N,0 52.116 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THELMA?

The seabed around the THELMA lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the THELMA sink?

The THELMA sank on Sep 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the THELMA discovered?

The wreck of the THELMA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the THELMA belong to?

The THELMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THELMA carrying?

The THELMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the THELMA?

The THELMA had a tonnage of 1002 tons.

What type of wreck is the THELMA?

The THELMA is classified as a steam ship.

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