Cygnet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cygnet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.892 N,4 55.654 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.581533
  • Longitude: 4.927567
Wreck Depth 19.5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYGNET (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Sonar Length 70
Orientation 55
Tonnage 3726
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.6.50 POSN 533600N, 045330E, APPROX. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD MINUTES 7.6.50). H7955/68 21.1.69 LOCATED 26.5.68 BY HMS NURTON IN 533458N, 045545E [EUR]. (OPERATION NEW BROOM). INS AS DW. NE 2593. H3150/69 14.8.70 LEAST DEPTH 19.6MTRS. (NETHERLANDS 1969 SURVEY & HAGUE NM 1858/70). AMEND WK 10FMS 4FT. - NM 1348/70. H1271/81 18.6.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 329/84). AMEND SW 9FMS 2FT. - NM 1922/84. 14.7.89 SW 17.1MTRS IN 533458.3N, 045544.4E [EUR]. NOT NAMED. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN' 88 EDN - NO L9 485). NC 1405. 11.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 16.8MTRS [LAT] IN 5334.892N, 0455.654E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED. PASSAGE EMBDEN FOR ARDROSSAN.

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the CYGNET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CYGNET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.892 N,4 55.654 E.

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

The CYGNET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.892 N,4 55.654 E.

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

The seabed around the CYGNET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CYGNET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CYGNET (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 13, 1950.

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

The wreck of the CYGNET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1950.

What country did the CYGNET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CYGNET (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CYGNET (POSSIBLY)?

The CYGNET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3726 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYGNET (POSSIBLY)?

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

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