Tymeric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tymeric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 0 N,20 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.000000
  • Longitude: -20.500000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYMERIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5228
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 203000W. 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 600 MILES W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BANK LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED BY U-123. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the TYMERIC wreck located?

The TYMERIC wreck is located at coordinates 57 0 N,20 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TYMERIC?

The seabed around the TYMERIC lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the TYMERIC sink?

The TYMERIC sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TYMERIC discovered?

The wreck of the TYMERIC was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TYMERIC belong to?

The TYMERIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TYMERIC?

The TYMERIC had a tonnage of 5228 tons.

What type of wreck is the TYMERIC?

The TYMERIC is classified as a steam ship.

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