Tomath (Or Thomas) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tomath (or thomas) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 40.323 N,6 30.964 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.672050
  • Longitude: -6.516067
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOMATH (OR THOMAS)
Type sailing vessel
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1870
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Markers SEE ALSO [3699]
Surveying Details 5.3.75 SV WRECKED NEAR ORSAY IS LTHO IN APPROX 554019N, 063052W. THIS WK IS FROM LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, BUT SEEMS DOUBTFUL, & MAY BE CONFUSED WITH THE EXMOUTH IN 554018N, 063052W. (P L SELLARS LTR, DTD 11.2.75). NCA. H1286/77/265 11.8.77 LOCAL FOLKLORE STATES THAT THIS WK WAS THE BRIG TOMATH (OR THOMAS), BOUND FOR CANADA WITH 2 LOCOMTIVES AS DECK CARGO & WAS WRECKED IN 1870. ONE AREA OF WK SITE DOES CONTAIN EVIDENCE WHICH POINTS TO AT LEAST ONE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE & POSSIBLY SOME ROLLING STOCK. (R PRINGLE-SCOTT LTR, DTD 5.7.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR CANADA. WRECKED NEAR ORSAY ISLAND LT HO. 2 LOCOMOTIVES AS DECK CARGO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.323 N,6 30.964 W
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FAQ

Where is the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) wreck located?

The TOMATH (OR THOMAS) wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.323 N,6 30.964 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOMATH (OR THOMAS)?

The seabed around the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) sink?

The TOMATH (OR THOMAS) sank on Jan 1, 1870.

When was the wreck of the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) discovered?

The wreck of the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the TOMATH (OR THOMAS) carrying?

The TOMATH (OR THOMAS) was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,railway: stock and construction materials.

What type of wreck is the TOMATH (OR THOMAS)?

The TOMATH (OR THOMAS) is classified as a sailing vessel.