Dryad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dryad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.436 N,3 38.471 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.223933
  • Longitude: -3.641183
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRYAD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 62 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 1035
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details WENT AGROUND AT HALLSANDS, NEAR START POINT. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS). H1280/77 5.9.77 H1280/77 5.9.77 WK OF BARQUE 'DRYAD' DIVED ON IN 1976 IN 30FT OF WATER IN APPROX 501324N, 033824W [OGB]. IDENTIFIED AS SUCH BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. (T A BROOKS). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.4.13 18.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1374). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1874 BY T ROYDEN & SONS, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE SHIELDS FOR VALPARAISO. BLOWN ASHORE AND SMASHED TO PIECES. (DEVON SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DRYAD wreck located?

The DRYAD wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.436 N,3 38.471 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRYAD?

The seabed around the DRYAD lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DRYAD sink?

The DRYAD sank on Mar 10, 1891.

When was the wreck of the DRYAD discovered?

The wreck of the DRYAD was discovered in 1891.

What country did the DRYAD belong to?

The DRYAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DRYAD?

The DRYAD had a tonnage of 1035 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRYAD?

The DRYAD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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