Tim Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Tim star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
31 9.714 N,29 48.984 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 5.8 m |
| Water Depth | 11 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | TIM STAR |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | EG |
| Length | 58.8 m |
| Width | 11.9 m |
| Draught | 4 |
| Tonnage | 493 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2526/83 25.3.85 WK IN 310948N, 294906E. (CDR A MARZONA TELEX 4.3.85) CAPSIZED IN 310949N, 294858E IN 11MTRS. TO BE REMOVED BY EGYPTIAN NAVY ON BEHALF OF OWNERS. (LL, 24.3.85 & DIFRAP 1709/85). NCA. H2526/83 13.6.85 WK MOVED FROM PORT ENTRANCE AND SUNK COMPLETELY. (LL, 30.5.85). NO POSN GIVEN. NCA YET. H2526/83 8.7.85 SUNK IN 310941N, 294851E. (EGYPTIAN NAV WARNING 82/85). INS AS DW. - NM 1892/85. 8.10.87 EUR POSN: 310945N, 294859E. NC 3119. 25.4.89 SHOWN IN 310941.5N, 294858E ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 9.1.90 WGD POSN: 310941N, 294857E. NE 3119. 4.6.98 WK 5.8MTRS SHOWN IN 310943N, 294859E [WGD] ON US 56103 [MAR'97 EDN]. NE 3119. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 11, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE SIDI KERIR FOR ALEXANDRIA. 7 OF 23 CREW LOST. (LL).
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