Timsufon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Timsufon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 9.942 N,33 25.983 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.165700
  • Longitude: 33.433050
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIMSUFON
Type supply vessel
Flag EG
Tonnage 175
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5968/69 18.4.75 SMALL EGYPTIAN SUPPLY SHIP SUNK IN 281000N, 332600E APPROX. (ALEX NM 3/75, STAVANGER NM 347/75, & HAMBURG NM 1095/75) INS AS DW PA. - NM 1078/75. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 WGD POSN: 280956.4N, 332558.8E. NC 333.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

19.2.77 VESSEL, BUILT 1957, GROUNDED IN VICINITY OF EL MORGAN OILFIELD OFF RAS SHUKHEIR AFTER DEVELOPING CRACK IN ENGINE ROOM CAUSING A SERIOUS LEAK. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (LL, 19.2.77)

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FAQ

Where is the TIMSUFON wreck located?

The TIMSUFON wreck is located at coordinates 28 9.942 N,33 25.983 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIMSUFON?

The seabed around the TIMSUFON lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the TIMSUFON sink?

The TIMSUFON sank on Feb 6, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TIMSUFON discovered?

The wreck of the TIMSUFON was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TIMSUFON belong to?

The TIMSUFON belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the TIMSUFON?

The TIMSUFON had a tonnage of 175 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIMSUFON?

The TIMSUFON is classified as a supply vessel.

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