Bygdo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bygdo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 22.348 N,1 46.685 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.372467
  • Longitude: 1.778083
Wreck Depth 12.69 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BYGDO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 25.3
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 203
Tonnage 2345
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Surveying Details

1.9.16 POSN 522245N, 014820E, APPROX. (C IN C LOWESTOFT). H03774/45 1.4.45 POSN 522224N, 014648E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 46FT. (HMS SCOTT 1945). BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 522219N, 014646E USING DECCA. (KH, PIPE SURVEY K5733/2, 1969). 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543 H1942/80 23.8.82 EXAM'D 16.2.82 IN 522220N, 014648E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.79MTRS, LENGTH 90.33MTRS, BEAM 19.3MTRS. LYING N/S, BOWS N. V BROKEN UP WITH HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). - NM 2403/82. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5222.348N, 0146.685E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 25.3MTRS, HEIGHT 6.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 203/023 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887 BY E WITHY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RONALD AKTIES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210NHP. MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 22.348 N,1 46.685 E
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FAQ

Where is the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 22.348 N,1 46.685 E.

How deep is the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 22.348 N,1 46.685 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BYGDO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BYGDO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BYGDO (POSSIBLY)?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2345 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYGDO (POSSIBLY)?

The BYGDO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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