Bydand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bydand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.972 N,6 2.174 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.399533
  • Longitude: -6.036233
Wreck Depth 24.828 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BYDAND
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Length 18.9 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 17.5
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 44
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH286/350/01 6.2.89 LOCATED IN 532354.5N, 060204W [OSI]. MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S, LAID 300FT E OF WK. (COMM. IRISH LIGHTS, TLX DTD 5.2.89 & LTR DTD 6.2.89). CHART AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 523/89. HH286/350/01 9.5.89 WK NOW CLEARED TO SAFE DEPTH OF 23MTRS [LAT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (RNW COORDINATOR, IRELAND, TELEX 14.4.89). CHART AS SW 23MTRS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1520/89. 1.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5323.972N, 0602.174W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 17.5MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES APPROX 045/225 DEGS. AREA OF DEBRIS. NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000061894 25.3.14 LEAST DEPTH 26.43MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS). NCA. 10.4.14 LEAST DEPTH 24.828 IN GEN DEPTH 26.0MTRS. (IRISH WK RECORDS, REVISED LIST, CV03.01). AMEND WK 24.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH IRISH FV DIETIER.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.972 N,6 2.174 W
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FAQ

Where is the BYDAND wreck located?

The BYDAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.972 N,6 2.174 W.

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

The BYDAND lies at a depth of about 24.828 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.972 N,6 2.174 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BYDAND?

The seabed around the BYDAND lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the BYDAND sink?

The BYDAND sank on Feb 1, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BYDAND discovered?

The wreck of the BYDAND was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BYDAND belong to?

The BYDAND belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the BYDAND?

The BYDAND had a tonnage of 44 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYDAND?

The BYDAND is classified as a fishing vessel.

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