Clwyd (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Clwyd (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.193 N,4 29.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.719883
  • Longitude: -4.486783
Wreck Depth 51.83 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLWYD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 39.76
Sonar Width 6.92
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 130
Tonnage 289
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH208/400/02 12.6.96 EXAM'D 28.5.96 IN 534311.8N, 042912.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.65 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH090/705/01 3.10.96 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH100/351/13 30.1.98 ALMOST CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE 'CLWYD'. HISTORICAL AND SURVEY DATA MATCH NICELY. (K HURLEY). HH100/351/16 7.12.00 DIVED IN 5343.189N, 0429.201W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH 70MTRS PLUS, WIDTH 14-5MTRS. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES E/W WITH BOWS W. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS FOR 20MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 10-20MTRS FROM STBD SIDE. SEABED MUD AND SHINGLE. LARGE CARGO VESSEL. MIDSHIPS AND STERN IN GOOD ORDER, BOWS DAMAGED. VERY UNUSUAL STERN WITH A LARGE BLOCK TOWER. CONSIDERED TO BE WW2 LOSS. (M BRENNAN, LTR DTD 2.12.00). NCA. HH208/400/05 17.4.01 DIVED IN 5343.189N, 0429.201W [WGD]. LIES E/S. LENGTH 130FT, BEAM 30FT APPROX. FAIRLY UPRIGHT. BRIDGE AMIDSHIPS IS HIGHEST POINT AT 56MTRS AT LW. LOOKS AROUND THE TURN OF THE 19TH CENTURY IN DESIGN. TELEGRAPH BY DONKIN & CO, NEWCASTLE AND WALKER'S PATENT CHERUB MK2 LOG RECOVERED. CINC REQUESTED. (E JONES, LTR DTD 9.4.01). NCA. 8.4.10 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. RSDRA2022000299553 17.01.23 EXAM�D 15.6.22 IN 5343.193N, 0429.207W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 39.76MTRS, WIDTH 6.92MTRS, HT 6.20MTRS. ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1706 H525_7492). UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BOWS BROKEN. AMEND NDW 51.83MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2023

Circumstances of loss

14.1.1909 BUILT BY J P RENNOLDSON & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. YARD NUMBER 256. LAUNCHED 14.1.1909. OWNED BY THE CLWYD SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL, (R & D JONES, MANAGERS). SOLD ON 19.1.16 TO THE POINT OF AYR COLLIERIES LTD, LIVERPOOL, (G W DISHART & A STABBACK, MANAGERS). DEPARTED FROM DUBLIN ON 18.12.1917 FOR THE POINT OF AYR COLLIERY, IN BALLAST. COLLIDED WITH SS PARAGON 12M N OF THE SKERRIES. SANK FROM DAMAGE INFLICTED BY THE COLLISION. (K HURLEY).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.193 N,4 29.207 W
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FAQ

Where is the CLWYD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.193 N,4 29.207 W.

How deep is the CLWYD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 51.83 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.193 N,4 29.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLWYD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CLWYD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the CLWYD (PROBABLY) sink?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CLWYD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLWYD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the CLWYD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLWYD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLWYD (PROBABLY)?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 289 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLWYD (PROBABLY)?

The CLWYD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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