Cyrenian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cyrenian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.112 N,5 6.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.751867
  • Longitude: -5.111917
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYRENIAN
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 26, 2000

Surveying Details

H0113/45 22.1.45 H0113/45 UNDERWATER CONTACT IN 494430N, 050615W. HEIGHT 27FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, DTD 22.1.45). 1945 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 494430N, 050618W. ACCURATE POSN. HEIGHT 27FT. (AUBD 302/23). H5051/70 13.11.70 H5051/70 13.11.70 CHART AS NDW PA. NC 777. H3895/74 2.12.74 H3895/74 2.12.74 WK EXAM'D 7.5.74 IN 494501N, 050641W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 045/225DEGS. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). AMEND TO WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 169/75. H1310/80 14.5.80 H1310/80 14.5.80 TWO FFS REPD IN 494500N, 050641W [OGB] & 494439N, 050657W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, DTD 20.4.80). HH090/497/01 18.10.90 HH090/497/01 18.10.90 LOCATED IN 494507N, 050643W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 20.9.90). NCA YET. HH090/497/01 17.1.91 HH090/497/01 17.1.91 EXAM'D 1.8.90 IN 494506.7N, 050642.9W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. UPRIGHT, INTACT AND LYING 045/225DEGS WITH HIGH POINTS AT EACH END. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 497). AMEND TO WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.8.04 18.8.04 DIVED ON 12.8.04 BELL RECOVERED MARKED: CYRENIAN 1874. IMAGES OF BELL SUPPLIED. (L BISHOP TELECON). HH100/351/22 16.6.05 HH100/351/22 16.6.05 AN OLD WK WITH SINGLE BOILER AND COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. UPRIGHT. STERN, OF COUNTER STERN DESIGN, IS THE HIGHEST POINT. FWD OF BOILER WK IS LOW TO SEABED, BEFORE RISING TO THE BOW. IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL. (L BISHOP).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the CYRENIAN wreck located?

The CYRENIAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.112 N,5 6.715 W.

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

The CYRENIAN lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 49 45.112 N,5 6.715 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CYRENIAN?

The seabed around the CYRENIAN lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CYRENIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CYRENIAN was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the CYRENIAN?

The CYRENIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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