Talvaldis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Talvaldis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.368 N,3 38.546 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.189467
  • Longitude: -3.642433
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Length 50.3 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 71
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 127
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 0090.0,,000.5,247
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 120DEGS, 3M FROM PRAWLE POINT. (WW2SL). H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 501121N, 033824W. LEAST E/S DEPTH OVER 27FMS. HEIGHT OFF SEABED 25FT. (HMS SEAGULL, E8881). CHART AS WK 27FMS (49MTRS). BR STD. H2396/77 11.3.77 H2396/77 11.3.77 WK IN 501106N, 033800W [OGB]. POOR SONAR RUN GIVES WK LENGTH BETWEEN 230 & 290FT. LYING ABOUT ESE/WNW. NOT DIVED ON. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1309/79 16.10.80 H1309/79 16.10.80 DIVED ON. STERN INTACT & UPRIGHT. CENTRE SECTION COLLAPSED & BROKEN UP. FOR'D OF BRIDGE MISSING COMPLETELY & NOT VISIBLE FROM WK (VISIBILITY 25FT APPROX). LEAST DEPTH 49MTRS APPROX. (A HILLGROVE, 30.9.80). NCA. H1936/80 2.10.81 H1936/80 2.10.81 EXAM'D 9.4.81 IN 501119N, 033827W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. ABOUT 60MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. (HMS BEAGLE HI 5/81). CHART AS WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 1634. H5982/82 10.2.83 H5982/82 10.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501115N, 033825W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 12.9.83 H2061/82 12.9.83 EXAM'D 25.4.83 IN 501120N, 033828W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). NCA. HH091/059/01 3.5.05 HH091/059/01 3.5.05 EXAM'D 5011.368N, 0338.546W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.1 IN GEN DEPTH 58.4MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 90MTRS TOWARDS 247 DEGS. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS. LIES 127/307 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 127 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED. FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). LIES WIT BOWS TOWARDS 307 DEGS. AMEND WK 50MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-WESTERHAM, EX-TEIGN 1. BUILT IN 1912 BY GOOLE SB & REPAIR CO LTD, GOOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STAHL & CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 61NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY EARLES LTD, HULL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LISBON. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

STERN INTACT/UPRIGHT, MIDSHIPS BROKEN UP, BOWS WNW

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FAQ

Where is the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.368 N,3 38.546 W.

How deep is the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.368 N,3 38.546 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to LV.

What was the tonnage of the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY)?

The TALVALDIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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