Cyclops Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cyclops Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 3.472 N,2 32.159 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.057867
  • Longitude: -2.535983
Wreck Depth 32.46 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYCLOPS
Type dredger
Length 54.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 40.5
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1924
Scour Dimensions 065.0,026.0,000.5,015
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1510/24 27.2.24 SANK 560415N, 023330W - ABOUT 096 DEG, 2.8M FM BASS RK LT. (LL 25.2.26). INS AS NDWPD (1924). BR STD. H454/67 24.5.77 AMEND TO USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 7.4.93 DREDGER 'CYCLOPS' DIVED IN AUGUST 1989 IN 560324.5N, 023216W [WGD] USING GPS. LIES ON ITS SIDE AND SUNK INTO SILT SEABED. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. BUCKET ELEVATOR SEEN. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). AMEND TO USC 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 20.8.93 IN 560328.1N, 023204.2W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.4, FOUL AT 32.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.3 IN GEN DEPTH 35.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 000/180DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). SONAR TRACE CONFIRMS THAT THIS WK OF A BUCKET DREDGER. BR STD. SEP 2021/000134234 17.6.21 EXAM'D 11.7.20; IN 5603.472N, 0232.158W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 40.5MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 65MMTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 015DEGS. WK INTACT ON THE SIDE, SUNKEN INTO SEABED.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682 - H525-3130). AMEND TO NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE QUEENSFERRY FOR SUNDERLAND TO BE BROKEN UP.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, SUNK INTO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the CYCLOPS wreck located?

The CYCLOPS wreck is located at coordinates 56 3.472 N,2 32.159 W.

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

The CYCLOPS lies at a depth of about 32.46 meters and is located at coordinates 56 3.472 N,2 32.159 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CYCLOPS?

The seabed around the CYCLOPS lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the CYCLOPS sink?

The CYCLOPS sank on Feb 21, 1924.

When was the wreck of the CYCLOPS discovered?

The wreck of the CYCLOPS was discovered in 1924.

What type of wreck is the CYCLOPS?

The CYCLOPS is classified as a dredger.

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