Tiberon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tiberon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.83 N,1 50.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.897167
  • Longitude: -1.843533
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIBERON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 106
Tonnage 5225
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.2,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2017

Surveying Details

BANCREST SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585300N, 015200W. (WW2SL). 6.9.78 INS AS WK USC PA 68MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942. HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 EXAM'D 11.8.08 IN 5853.8302N, 0150.6118W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 81.67 IN GEN DEPTH 91.1MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS DEEP AROUND BOW. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 11.7MTRS. LIES 106/286DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. INTACT, COLLAPSED. DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. LIMITED DETAIL DUE TO DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). AMEND WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.5.09 BANCREST NOW BELIEVED TO PROBABLY BE THE WRECK LOCATED IN 58547.44N, 0200.902W [SEE 72964]. RESEARCH WOULD SHOW THAT THIS WK IS POSSIBLY SS TIBERTON. CINC REQUESTED UNTIL IDENTITY CAN BE CONFIRMED. (K HEATH, TELECON 11.5.09 & E-MAILS 12.5.09 & 13.5.09) AMENDED TO TIBERTON (POSSIBLY). NCA. 17.8.10 DIVED 16.8.10, FOUND TO BE A LARGE VESSEL WITH TONS OF IRON ORE SCATTERED AROUND. CONFIRMS IDENTITY AS TIBERTON. CINC TO REMAIN AT PRESENT UNTIL RELATIVES INFORMED. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 16.8.10) IDENTITY AMENDED TO TIBERTON. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO., THORNABY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R CHAPMAN & SON, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE NARVIK FOR MIDDLESBROUGH NOT IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 23. VESSEL SANK IN 30 SECONDS WITH LOSS OF ALL 34 CREW. PHOTO SUPPLIED. (K HEATH)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS WNW, SCOUR AT BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 53.83 N,1 50.612 W
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FAQ

Where is the TIBERON wreck located?

The TIBERON wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.83 N,1 50.612 W.

How deep is the TIBERON and where exactly is it located?

The TIBERON lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.83 N,1 50.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIBERON?

The seabed around the TIBERON lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TIBERON discovered?

The wreck of the TIBERON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TIBERON belong to?

The TIBERON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TIBERON carrying?

The TIBERON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TIBERON?

The TIBERON had a tonnage of 5225 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIBERON?

The TIBERON is classified as a steam ship.

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