Thimar S (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thimar s (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
2 57.96 N,108 46.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.966000
  • Longitude: 108.770333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name THIMAR S (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1776/67 14.8.67 STRANDED IN 025800N, 1084600E. (RFA RELIANT, HN DTD JUL'67). INS AS ST. - NM 1523/67.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY BETHLEM-FAIRFIELD, BALTIMORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAIRSEAS FREIGHTERS LTD. PASSAGE MORMUGAO FOR JAPAN. RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED AS CTL WHEN SHE CRACKED BETWEEN NO 3 HOLD AND THE ENGINE ROOM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 2 57.96 N,108 46.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 23, 1967.

When was the wreck of the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY)?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the THIMAR S (POSSIBLY)?

The THIMAR S (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.