Berwyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Berwyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.214 N,3 14.279 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.536900
  • Longitude: -3.237983
Wreck Depth 5.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERWYN
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 696
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1998

Surveying Details

16.2.73 16.2.73 DW IN 533210N, 031410W, OR 006DEGS, 3900FT FROM Q4 BOAT BN IN GEN DEPTH 19FT. MARKED BY WK LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S LAID 1C W. (RNW/WKS/PORT OF LIVERPOOL OPS TELECONS). H1184/67 26.2.73 H1184/67 26.2.73 DW IN 533212N, 031412W, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S 1C W. (MDHB NM 4/73). LIKELY TO BE SALVED. (LLOYDS 211). - NM 538/73. 11.4.73 11.4.73 LYING ON HER SIDE IN DIRN 010/190DEGS. POSN 533212N, 031412W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 SHOWN AS DW IN 533210N, 031412W, WITH BUOY 1C W BY N FROM WK ON SURVEY K3500/9. NC 1951. H1270/74 26.6.74 H1270/74 26.6.74 SALVAGE OPS USING EXPLOSIVES. 6 UNLIT CONL MOORING BUOYS LAID 500FT RADIUS ROUND WK FROM 28.6.74. (MD & HC NM 11/74). - NM 1286T/74. H5282/71 21.5.75 H5282/71 21.5.75 SWEPT CLEAR AT 3FMS (5.6MTRS) IN 533212N, 031412W. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MDHB NM 7/75). - NM 1103/75.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARGIT REUTER, EX-SYLVIA, EX-JILL, EX-MABELSTAN. BUILT IN 1949 BY NORRKOPING VARG & VERKS, NORRKOPING, SWEDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EFFLUENT SERVICES LTD, CHESHIRE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LIVERPOOL BAY. REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK UNDERWATER OBSTN NEAR THE CHANNEL, DEVELOPED A LEAK AND A SEVERE LIST, LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the BERWYN wreck located?

The BERWYN wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.214 N,3 14.279 W.

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

The BERWYN lies at a depth of about 5.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.214 N,3 14.279 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERWYN?

The seabed around the BERWYN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BERWYN sink?

The BERWYN sank on Feb 15, 1973.

When was the wreck of the BERWYN discovered?

The wreck of the BERWYN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BERWYN belong to?

The BERWYN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BERWYN?

The BERWYN had a tonnage of 696 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERWYN?

The BERWYN is classified as a tanker.

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