Tiro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tiro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.953 N,5 22.894 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.982550
  • Longitude: -5.381567
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIRO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 71.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1442
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historic shipwreck Tiro located at coordinates 49 58.953 N, 5 22.894 W off the coast of Falmouth in the United Kingdom featuring historical survey records dating from 1918 to 2016 noting it as a non dangerous wreck and dead non located obstruction

Surveying Details

H594/18 29.1.18 WK IN 495855N, 052250W. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (R A FALMOUTH, DOCKET M0507/18). H4535/24 4.7.24 CHART AS NDW IN 495855N, 052250W. NOTE. JULY 1945 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (AUBD 301/184, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). 25.11.74 NOT LOCATED DURING SALVAGE SURVEYS, 1974. (E GILES). NCA. 6.6.75 AMENDED TO USC 28MTRS. NE 777. H2979/74 15.12.77 FF REPD IN 495855N, 052249W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 7M NW BY W 0.5 W OF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO ROUEN. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the TIRO wreck located?

The TIRO wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.953 N,5 22.894 W.

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

The TIRO lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.953 N,5 22.894 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIRO?

The seabed around the TIRO lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the TIRO sink?

The TIRO sank on Dec 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TIRO discovered?

The wreck of the TIRO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the TIRO belong to?

The TIRO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TIRO carrying?

The TIRO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TIRO?

The TIRO had a tonnage of 1442 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIRO?

The TIRO is classified as a steam ship.

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