Thistlegarth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thistlegarth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 43 N,15 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.716667
  • Longitude: -15.000000
Water Depth 1070 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THISTLEGARTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4747
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN 584300N, 150000W. 28.7.87 28.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE, PLOTS IN 1079MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 250M W OF BUTT OF LEWIS. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALBYN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 430NHP. PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR FATHER POINT, ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 103. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the THISTLEGARTH wreck located?

The THISTLEGARTH wreck is located at coordinates 58 43 N,15 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLEGARTH?

The seabed around the THISTLEGARTH lies at approximately 1070 meters deep.

When did the THISTLEGARTH sink?

The THISTLEGARTH sank on Oct 15, 1940.

When was the wreck of the THISTLEGARTH discovered?

The wreck of the THISTLEGARTH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the THISTLEGARTH belong to?

The THISTLEGARTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THISTLEGARTH carrying?

The THISTLEGARTH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the THISTLEGARTH?

The THISTLEGARTH had a tonnage of 4747 tons.

What type of wreck is the THISTLEGARTH?

The THISTLEGARTH is classified as a steam ship.

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