Timbo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Timbo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.113 N,4 26.998 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.801883
  • Longitude: -4.449967
Wreck Depth 6.19 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIMBO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.3 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 156
Tonnage 295
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1922
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Markers PLOTS AMONGST ROCKS
Surveying Details 15.5.70 WK OF OLD UNKNOWN STEAM VESSEL REPORTED LOCATED IN 40-50FT OF WATER NEAR ROCKS KNOWN AS CARREG-Y-TRAI. WELL BROKEN UP. (T PRICHARD, ARTICLE IN SUB-AQUA WORLD, MAY'70). HH100/351/01 18.7.89 REMAINS OF STEEL VESSEL MORE THAN 100FT LONG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, BOILER AND PLATES REMAIN IN 12MTRS AT LW. WELL SALVAGED. PROP SHAFT ON ROCKS IN ABOUT 6MTRS. (M S DUKE, 5.7.89). NCA. HH100/351/01 22.11.89 REFERRED TO AS THE TIMBO. (M S DUKE, 1.11.89). HH100/351/03 3.9.90 POSN 524830.5N, 042645.5W, FIXED BY DECCA. (M S DUKE, 29.8.90). NCA. 4.8.98 LYING HARD AGAINST ROCKS IN ABOUT 12MTRS. MOST OF WRECKAGE BROKEN UP. BOILER INTACT. HOME TO SHOALING POLLACK. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG'98). SEP 2020/000039176 10.8.20 EXAM'D 03.04.20; IN 5248.113N, 0426.998W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.19MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 156/336 DEGS. REMAINS OF DEGRADED WRECK WITH VISIBLE SUPER STRUCTURES LIKE BOILER AND OTHER SCATTERED DEBRIS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1562). AMEND DW 6.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY G H SMITH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MILBUR. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CLARKE, CHAPMAN & CO. PASSAGE PWLLHELI FOR LONDON IN BALLAST. STANDED AND LOST IN HEAVY WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.113 N,4 26.998 W.

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

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.19 meters and is located at coordinates 52 48.113 N,4 26.998 W.

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

The seabed around the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 15, 1922.

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

The wreck of the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TIMBO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TIMBO (POSSIBLY)?

The TIMBO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 295 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIMBO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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