Tempo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tempo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 59.842 N,1 30.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.997367
  • Longitude: -1.510867
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEMPO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 54.4 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 140
Tonnage 629
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0013.0,,001.4,226
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2005

Surveying Details

H0188/40 28.2.40 POSN APPROX 555900N, 013500W. (LLOYDS). C-IN-C ROSYTH CANNOT GIVE DEFINITE POSN. ?INS AS NDWPA. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO WK USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. 3.8.77 AMEND TO WK USCPA 50MTRS. NC 1192. HH091/083/01 8.3.05 EXAM'D 26.8.04 IN 5559.842N, 0130.652W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.7 IN GEN DEPTH 89.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS EXTENDS 13.5/8.3MTRS TOWARDS 226/126DEGS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). BOWS PROBABLY SE. AMEND WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/640/07 18.3.05 AMEND BY NM. - NM 1981/05. HH242/640/07 18.5.05 DELETE WK USC PA 50MTRS IN 5559.00N, 0135.10W [WGD] ON 160, 1192 & 2182A [1407 COVERED BY PNM]. (UKHO) NOT INCLUDED IN NM ABOVE. - NM 2936/05.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BORGSVOLD. BUILT IN 1903 BY P LARSSON, THORSKOG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHERBURG FOR HULL. CARGO PLAIN AND PRINTED PAPER. ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT WITH BOMBS & GUNFIRE OFF LONGSTONE LT, FARNE ISLAND.

General Comments

INTACT, BOW PROBABLY SE, SCOUR ALSO TOWARDS 126 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the TEMPO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.842 N,1 30.652 W.

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

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 55 59.842 N,1 30.652 W.

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

The seabed around the TEMPO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the TEMPO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 3, 1940.

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

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

What country did the TEMPO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TEMPO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TEMPO (POSSIBLY)?

The TEMPO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 629 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEMPO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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