Teifi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Teifi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.994 N,3 8.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.383233
  • Longitude: -3.143967
Wreck Depth 0.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEIFI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 145
Tonnage 244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7533/30 11.11.30 DW MARKED BY BUOY. (TH NM 1859/30). TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM TH NO BUOY MARKS WK, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED. NCA. H7553/30 24.11.30 AMEND POSN TO FLATHOLME LT BEARING 111DEG, 1.09M. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7533/30 8.7.31 DW IN 512254N, 030839W, MARKED BY G BUOY CLOSE E. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1288/31. H1000/43 17.4.43 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 807/43. HH218/410/02 13.11.97 SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE SHOWN ON PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY M ROWLES. PHOTO TAKEN IN APPROX 1994 SHOWS WOLF ROCK AT LW LOOKING TOWARDS FLATHOLM WITH BRENT KNOLL IN THE DISTANCE TO THE RIGHT. APPROX WK POSN ON SUPPLIED CHART IS: 512257.5N, 030832.5W [OGB]. (M ROWLES, FLATHOLM PROJECT, LTRS DTD 20.10.97 & 4.11.97). COULD BE 'TEIFI'. INS AS DWPA. - NM 4463/97. 31.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5122.987N, 0308.618W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. 17.8.11 EXAM'D 6.3.11 IN 5122.994N, 0308.638W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.19 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 5.81MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. IN TWO DISTINCT SECTIONS. COLLAPSED WITH BOILERS AS HIGH POINTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1326). AMEND WK 0.1MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912. PASSAGE CARDIGAN FOR CARDIFF. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK.

General Comments

IN TWO SECTIONS, BOILERS STAND PROUD

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FAQ

Where is the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.994 N,3 8.638 W.

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

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.994 N,3 8.638 W.

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

The seabed around the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 10, 1930.

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

The wreck of the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1930.

What country did the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TEIFI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TEIFI (POSSIBLY)?

The TEIFI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 244 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEIFI (POSSIBLY)?

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

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