Cyanus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cyanus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 2.54 N,4 52.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.042333
  • Longitude: -4.871500
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYANUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1635
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2001

Surveying Details

25.9.72 SANK NEAR ILE DE SEIN. (DODS). 28.9.72 SANK IN 480236N, 045212W [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 30.6.77 STRANDED WK, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 18.10.76). 16.2.84 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. STATED AS DELETED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1880 BY E WITHY & CO., WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 150HP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FERGUSON & REID. STRUCK SOME ROCKS AND FOUNDERED NEAR ILE DE SEIN WHILE ON PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE CLYDE. 20 CREW MEMBERS DROWNED. THE ONLY SURVIVOR WAS FOUND CLINGING TO AN UPTURNED BOAT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CYANUS wreck located?

The CYANUS wreck is located at coordinates 48 2.54 N,4 52.29 W.

When did the CYANUS sink?

The CYANUS sank on Feb 9, 1897.

When was the wreck of the CYANUS discovered?

The wreck of the CYANUS was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CYANUS belong to?

The CYANUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CYANUS carrying?

The CYANUS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CYANUS?

The CYANUS had a tonnage of 1635 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYANUS?

The CYANUS is classified as a steam ship.

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