Afon Towy And Deerwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Afon towy and deerwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.084 N,1 43.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.901400
  • Longitude: 1.731483
Wreck Depth 2.45 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.3
Sonar Width 2.9
Shadow Height 1.45
Orientation 105
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 005.0,010.0,002.5,106
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 19, 2020

Surveying Details

H02994/41 16.9.41 Y31 (?AFON TOWY) AGROUND IN 525414N, 014400E. HEADING 180 DEGS WITH BACK BROKEN. WELL-DECK AWASH AT HW. FOREMAST, FUNNEL AND PART OF STERN SHOW ABOVE HW. Y.32 AGROUND IN 525404N, 014401E. HEADING 098 DEG WITH LIST TO PORT. BACK BROKEN. PART OF BOW, FOREMAST, MAINMAST AND FUNNEL SHOW ABOVE HW. (FO, GT YARMOUTH, 24.8.41). INS AS ST (2 WKS) IN 525409N, 014400E. - NM 2157/41. 14.4.44 AMEND TO DW (2WKS). - NM 817/44. NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). NCA. H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 3.6.82 IN 525402N, 014401E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.1 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. SCOUR 7MTRS. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. 21.3.90 BELL, MARKED DEERWOOD, RECOVERED FROM ONE OF THESE WKS. (MR WATSON, TELECON 20.3.90). HH090/604/01 16.11.93 EXAM'D 7.7.93 IN 525402.6N, 014359.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. COMPLETELY BURIED WITH NO HEIGHT. LENGTH 10MTRS, BREADTH 2MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 604). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 EXAM'D 21.06.19; IN 5254.084N, 0143.889E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS, LENGTH 5.3MTRS, WIDTH 2.9MTRS, HEIGHT 1.45MTRS, ORIENTATION 105/285 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, 2.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 106 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND TO OBSTRN 2.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

PART OF CONVOY WHICH WAS 'LED' ASHORE BY HM TRAWLER AGATE EITHER BECAUSE OF BAD VISIBILITY OR BECAUSE THE BUOYS MARKING THE ROUTE HAD SHIFTED. AFON TOWY - 684GRT, 178 X 29 X 11FT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 54.084 N,1 43.889 E
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FAQ

Where is the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.084 N,1 43.889 E.

How deep is the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.45 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.084 N,1 43.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The AFON TOWY AND DEERWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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