Trelissick Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Trelissick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.127617
- Longitude: 1.398767
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.61 m
|
| Water Depth |
25 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TRELISSICK |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
125.6 m |
| Sonar Length |
124.6 |
| Sonar Width |
34.1 |
| Shadow Height |
3.9 |
| Orientation |
134 |
| Tonnage |
5265 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 22, 1941
|
| Scour Dimensions |
035.7,,000.5,130.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1941 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 6, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck details for the TRELISSICK located in the North Sea off the coast of England. The wreck is situated at coordinates 53 7.657 N, 1 23.926 E. This underwater obstruction is described as a broken and partially buried steel wreck. Surveys conducted in 2018 confirm a least depth of 21.61 meters within a general depth of 25 meters. The wreck measures approximately 124.6 meters in length, 34.1 meters in width, and stands 3.9 meters high. Its orientation is 134/314 degrees. Scour dimensions observed around the site include a length of 35.7 meters and a depth of 0.5 meters. The TRELISSICK was originally lost due to bombing in 1941 and has since been monitored and swept by various hydrographic surveys to ensure maritime safety. The current classification is recorded as a dangerous wreck for navigation.
Surveying Details
H02280/41 1.8.41 BOMBED. LOCATED IN 530706N, 012454E. FOUL AT 16FT IN GEN DEPTH 14FMS. ON HEADING 000/180DEG. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 26.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1815/41. H02280/41 14.10.41 INS G CAN, GP FL(2) 10S, CLOSE W OF WK. - FNM 2415/41. H02280/41 3.9.48 SWEPT BY OROPESA - CLEAR AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 83FT. POSN 530731N, 012404E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1978/48. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.9MTRS. NC 105. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 14.9MTRS. NE 106. HH090/524/01 2.1.92 EXAM'D 28.7.91 IN 530736.4N, 012403.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.4, FOUL AT 21.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1MTR, LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 21MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5307.657N, 0123.926E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 124.6MTRS, WIDTH 34.1MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 35.7MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 130 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO TYNE AND PEPEL.
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53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E
Trelissick on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the TRELISSICK wreck located?
The TRELISSICK wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E.
How deep is the TRELISSICK and where exactly is it located?
The TRELISSICK lies at a depth of about 21.61 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.657 N,1 23.926 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TRELISSICK?
The seabed around the TRELISSICK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.
When did the TRELISSICK sink?
The TRELISSICK sank on Jun 22, 1941.
When was the wreck of the TRELISSICK discovered?
The wreck of the TRELISSICK was discovered in 1941.
What country did the TRELISSICK belong to?
The TRELISSICK belonged to GB.
What cargo was the TRELISSICK carrying?
The TRELISSICK was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the TRELISSICK?
The TRELISSICK had a tonnage of 5265 tons.
What type of wreck is the TRELISSICK?
The TRELISSICK is classified as a steam ship.