Tommeline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tommeline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 19.978 N,3 4.255 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.332967
  • Longitude: -3.070917
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOMMELINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3057/81 7.6.88 LOCATED OFF NOUP HEAD, WESTRAY, APPROX 500YDS AROUND THE HEAD. COMPLETELY SUBMERGED EXCEPT FOR ABOUT 5FT OF MAST WHICH SHOWS AT LW. UNLIKELY TO BE REFLOATED. (LL 2.6.88). NCA. H1310/87/28 9.8.88 REFERRED TO AS MFV ANTONSEN JNR (?PREVIOUS NAME). LOCATED ON THE LEES IN 592002N, 030412W, WEDGED IN A GULLEY ON A LEDGE SLOPING NE/SW WITH MAST AND BOWS VISIBLE. STERN IS IN 12MTRS. LIKELY TO MOVE OFF LEDGE INTO DEEPER WATER WHEN NEXT A NE'LY GALE IS EXPERIENCED. (W MURNEY, 26.7.88). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH100/351/16 13.10.00 WK NOW LIES IN MAX DEPTH OF 26MTRS WITH NO PART VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. DURING AN ATTEMPT TO RAISE WAS MADE BUOYANT AND THEN LOST, ONLY TO SETTLE IN DEEPER WATER. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LIES IN NARROW GULLEY JUST OFF NOUP HEAD. DECKS ARE CLEAR AND ANCHOR AND CABLE IN PLACE. DECK FITTINGS COMPLETE. (T JOHNSON, LTR DTD 10.10.00). NCA. HH091/218/01 13.2.08 REPORTED AS LYING IN CREVICE NEAR NOUP HEAD AND NOT ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). POSN 5919.978N, 0304.255W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2008

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND SANK. CAUSE SAID TO BE DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING. POSSIBLY DUE TO WATCHKEEPER BEING ASLEEP. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, IN A STEEP-SIDED GULLY

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FAQ

Where is the TOMMELINE wreck located?

The TOMMELINE wreck is located at coordinates 59 19.978 N,3 4.255 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOMMELINE?

The seabed around the TOMMELINE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the TOMMELINE sink?

The TOMMELINE sank on May 20, 1988.

When was the wreck of the TOMMELINE discovered?

The wreck of the TOMMELINE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the TOMMELINE belong to?

The TOMMELINE belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the TOMMELINE?

The TOMMELINE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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