Tide Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tide Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.785 N,5 34.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.279750
  • Longitude: -5.567667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIDE
Type carrier
Flag NL
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1973
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.1.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1M SSW OF GUN'S ISLAND, ARDGLASS. STARBOARD BOW STILL VISIBLE 2 HOURS AFTER HIGH WATER. (LL 211). POSN 541646N, 053400W FOR FILING ONLY. 24.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY WEFF'S SCHEEPS, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V RED 'TIDE', AMONS & CO. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 395 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BOOT 'DE INDUSTRIE', ALP. PASSAGE SLIGO FOR PAR TO LOAD CHINA CLAY AND ONWARDS FOR ROTTERDAM. CAUGHT FIRE, RAN AGROUND AND CAPSIZED. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TIDE wreck located?

The TIDE wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.785 N,5 34.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIDE?

The seabed around the TIDE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the TIDE sink?

The TIDE sank on Jan 21, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TIDE discovered?

The wreck of the TIDE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TIDE belong to?

The TIDE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TIDE carrying?

The TIDE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TIDE?

The TIDE had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIDE?

The TIDE is classified as a carrier.

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