Timalexandria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Timalexandria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 19.263 N,33 6.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.321050
  • Longitude: 33.112667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIMALEXANDRIA
Type supply vessel
Flag EG
Length 49.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 697
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/84 14.2.85 STILL AGROUND AT RAS GHARIB. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 10 & 28.1.85) NCA YET, POSN 282100N, 330642E FOR FILING ONLY. H1273/84 21.3.85 VESSEL SHIFTED AS A WRECK TO ANOTHER POSN, TO CLEAR UNDERWATER PETROL INSTALLATIONS. NO FUTURE PLAN TO REFLOAT. (LL, 8.3.85) AWAIT FURTHER. 5.4.85 ST PA CHARTED IN 282100N, 330642E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 753. H4837/82 13.8.87 POSN OF MV TIMALEXANDRIA GIVEN AS 281915N, 330648E. (PORTS & LTHO. ADMIN, EGYPT, 4.7.87). BR STD. 27.11.00 ST PA SHOWN IN 2820.928N, 3306.683E [WGD]. NE 2374. 5.2.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PORTS & LTHO ADMIN, EGYPT POSN FOR THIS WK, 281915N, 330648E [EUR] ONLY RECORDED IN SURVEYING DETAILS AND NOT COMMITTED AS A POSN CHANGE IN 1987. AMEND POSN TO 2919.183N, 3306.783E [WGD SUPPLIED BY GEODESY]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2025

Circumstances of loss

29.12.84 STRUCK UNMARKED UNDERWATER TANKS WHILE MANOEUVRING ALONGSIDE QUAY AND GROUNDED. (LL, 29.12.84) VESSEL, BUILT 1965, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TIMSAH SHIPBUILDING CO. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TIMALEXANDRIA wreck located?

The TIMALEXANDRIA wreck is located at coordinates 28 19.263 N,33 6.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIMALEXANDRIA?

The seabed around the TIMALEXANDRIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TIMALEXANDRIA sink?

The TIMALEXANDRIA sank on Sep 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the TIMALEXANDRIA discovered?

The wreck of the TIMALEXANDRIA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the TIMALEXANDRIA belong to?

The TIMALEXANDRIA belonged to EG.

What was the tonnage of the TIMALEXANDRIA?

The TIMALEXANDRIA had a tonnage of 697 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIMALEXANDRIA?

The TIMALEXANDRIA is classified as a supply vessel.

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