Tiberia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tiberia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.527 N,5 38.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.775450
  • Longitude: -5.645000
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIBERIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 136.8
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 45
Tonnage 4880
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 15.1.41 POSN 544642N, 053842W. (C IN C, W APPS, SIGNAL 15.1.41). H7586/39 24.2.40 WK LOCATED IN 544636N, 053846W. LEAST DEPTH 19FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 4/01, 24.2.40). H7586/39 24.2.40 WK LEAST DEPTH 19FMS IN 544636N, 053846W OR 070DEGS, 1.55M FROM BLACK HEAD. BA 1753 & 45. H3089/60 7.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 32FMS. (ECES, 1960). H5605/61 8.12.61 NDW IN 544640N, 053846W. NC 1753. H7586/39 4.1.62 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 13FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26FMS IN GEN DEPTH 32FMS. SCOUR 33FMS. (HMS SHACKLETON, 1.5.61). 10.8.72 AMEND TO SW 24MTRS [13FMS] IN 544640N, 053846W. (HMS SHACKLETON 61). NC 1753. 9.2.79 SHOWN AS SW 24MTRS IN 544640N, 053846W ON NC 1411. H444/67 24.8.79 LIES 1.5M E OF BLACKHEAD. SITTING UPRIGHT & N/S. BOW N. HULL COMPLETE, BUT BRIDGE HAS COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. DEPTH OVER F'CSLE 140FT. (AUTHORITY NOT RECORDED). H444/67 8.9.80 INTACT & UPRIGHT, LYING APPROX NE/SW, WITH BOW NE. BOTH FORE & MAIN MASTS STILL STANDING AND EXTEND UP TO 120FT BELOW SURFACE AT LW. IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED BY BUILDERS PLATE. BRIDGE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. (R V BARR, 21.8.80). NCA. H5982/82 16.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 544638N, 053759W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 21, [1982]. 5.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5446.671N, 0538.829W. NE 1753. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5446.527N, 0538.700W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41MTRS. LENGTH 136.8MTRS, HT 14.01MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- FRIMLEY. BUILT IN 1913 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR LINE LTD. GLASGOW. PASSAGE CLYDE FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U19. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS NE, BRIDGE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the TIBERIA wreck located?

The TIBERIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.527 N,5 38.7 W.

How deep is the TIBERIA and where exactly is it located?

The TIBERIA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.527 N,5 38.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIBERIA?

The seabed around the TIBERIA lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the TIBERIA sink?

The TIBERIA sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the TIBERIA discovered?

The wreck of the TIBERIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the TIBERIA belong to?

The TIBERIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TIBERIA carrying?

The TIBERIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TIBERIA?

The TIBERIA had a tonnage of 4880 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIBERIA?

The TIBERIA is classified as a steam ship.

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