Towy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Towy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.079 N,6 41.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.201317
  • Longitude: -6.684133
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOWY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 190
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,000
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1286/71 3.9.71 H1286/71 3.9.71 WK LIES 600YDS OFFSHORE IN 551230N, 064120W ON HARD SAND BOTTOM IN MAX DEPTH OF 60FT. LYING UPRIGHT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE GONE. HULL IS INTACT. MINIMUM CLEARANCE AT LW SRINGS IS ABOUT 35FT. (K BIALOWAS, NEVADA DIVING & SALVAGE CO, 28.8.71). INS AS WK 9MTRS. BR STD. H4017/73 15.8.73 H4017/73 15.8.73 INS BY NM. - NM 1908/73. H1270/82 8.11.83 H1270/82 8.11.83 LIES IN 551205N, 064101W BY HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.2 IN GEN DEPTH 13.7MTRS. DIVER CONFIRMS REMAINS OF WK ARE LEVEL. 2MTR SCOUR AT STERN. VESSEL LIES E/W, BOWS FACE PORTRUSH. SHE HAD GROUNDED WHILE LEAVING PORTSTEWART STERN FIRST. (W F TODD, HN 18.9.83). AMEND TO WK 10.0MTRS. BR STD. 22.11.04 22.11.04 [EUT] POSN: 5512.083N, 0641.077W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 13.5.09 HH091/240/01 & SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 8.6.09 IN 5512.079N, 0641.048W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.85 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HT 2.85MTRS. LIES 190/270 DEGS (?MAIN SECTION). NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS WITH MAIN PART 35MTRS E OF PREVIOUS POSN. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). AMEND WK 11.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

20.6.1930 BUILT IN 1887. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WHITEABBEY SHIPPING CO LTD, BELFAST. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTSTEWART FOR PORTRUSH UNDER TOW AFTER GROUNDING WHILE LEAVING PORT STEWART ON 20.6.1930. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS E, IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.079 N,6 41.048 W
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FAQ

Where is the TOWY wreck located?

The TOWY wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.079 N,6 41.048 W.

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

The TOWY lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 12.079 N,6 41.048 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOWY?

The seabed around the TOWY lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TOWY discovered?

The wreck of the TOWY was discovered in 1971.

What country did the TOWY belong to?

The TOWY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TOWY?

The TOWY had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOWY?

The TOWY is classified as a steam ship.

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