Thesis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thesis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.925 N,5 41.496 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.498750
  • Longitude: -5.691600
Wreck Depth 13.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THESIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1889
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/26/81 28.9.81 LOCALLY ACCEPTED NAME OF WK IS THESIS, NO CONFIRMATION. POSN 563000N, 054130W [OGB]. LYING AT 90 DEGS TO SHORE WITH BOWS POINTING TO SHORE. BOW IN 15-17MTRS, STERN IN 30MTRS. WK APPEARS VERY OLD, PLATES FALLING OFF RIBS. (W MCGREGOR, LTR DTD 22.9.81). POSN 563000N, 054130W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.1.82 HULL COMPLETE. POTTERY IN TWO HOLDS. LYING WITH 15MTRS HEIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, ABOUT 500MTRS SE OF EILEAN RUBHA AN RIDIRE, JUST S OF SMALL BAY. (BSAC WK REGISTER). NCA. H5249/76 11.6.82 INTACT, BUT VERY FRAGILE. TONNAGE GIVEN AS 500 GROSS, 151 NET. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 1982). 23.9.91 EASY TO LOCATE BY E/S. SUBSTANIALLY SALVAGED BY R GRIEVE OF MULL DIVING CENTRE, SALEN. MANY PLATES MISSING FROM BOWS, BUT STILL BASICALLY INTACT. HEAVILY ENCRUSTED, PLENTIFUL FISH LIFE, CROCKERY STILL TO BE FOUND. EXCELLENT DIVE. TIDAL STREAM RUNS AT UP TO 2 KNOTS. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND, G RIDLEY). 23.3.01 LIES IN 5630.03N, 0541.43W [OGB], ABOUT 50MTRS FROM THE SHORE ON THE W OF RUBHA AN RIDRE. STANDS 3-4MTRS IN 25MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MARCH 2001). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/19 6.11.02 HH100/351/19 6.11.02 2 PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED SHOWING MARINE GROWTH ON WRECK. (D BELLMONT, E-MAIL DTD 5.11.02). NCA. 15.3.07 15.3.07 [EUT] POSN: 5630.020N, 0541.496W. NE 2390. 25.9.13 EXAM'D 8.2012 IN 5629.925N, 0541.496W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.92 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. INTACT. LIES WITH BOWS UP SLOPE. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354). AMEND WK 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1887 BY MCILWAINE LEWIS & CO, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W A GRANGER, BELFAST. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH. RAN ONTO A REEF NEAR INNINMORE PT, & SANK IN DEEP WATER NEAR RUBHA AN RIDIRE. CREW OF 12 SAVED. (SIBI, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, PLATES FALLING OFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 29.925 N,5 41.496 W
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FAQ

Where is the THESIS wreck located?

The THESIS wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.925 N,5 41.496 W.

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

The THESIS lies at a depth of about 13.9 meters and is located at coordinates 56 29.925 N,5 41.496 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THESIS?

The seabed around the THESIS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the THESIS sink?

The THESIS sank on Oct 16, 1889.

When was the wreck of the THESIS discovered?

The wreck of the THESIS was discovered in 1889.

What country did the THESIS belong to?

The THESIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THESIS carrying?

The THESIS was carrying clay products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the THESIS?

The THESIS had a tonnage of 379 tons.

What type of wreck is the THESIS?

The THESIS is classified as a steam ship.

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