Gregynog Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gregynog Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.957 N,4 52.495 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.832617
  • Longitude: -4.874917
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREGYNOG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2002

Surveying Details

H113/45 4.7.45 H113/45 4.7.45 CONTACT IN 504948N, 045230W [OGB]. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2). 10.4.45 10.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LENGTH 220FT, HEIGHT 24FT. DIRECTION 060/240DEGS. (AUBD 321/2, ESCORT GROUP 20). H7623/52 5.12.52 H7623/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 504948N, 045230W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H2979/74 8.2.79 H2979/74 8.2.79 TWO FFS REPD IN 505000N, 045228W AND 505007N, 045234W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E. GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH220/440/03 11.3.97 HH220/440/03 11.3.97 DIVED ON DURING 1988, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS GREGYNOG FROM BELL. LOCATED IN 504959N, 045230W [OGB] USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SEABED COARSE SAND. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). RETAIN AS WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1534/97. HH090/799/01 10.1.02 HH090/799/01 10.1.02 EXAM'D 11.11.01 IN 5049.957N, 0452.495W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.9 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO ADJACENT PARTS. ONE PART INTACT, THE OTHER BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBHORN & HETTON COLLIERIES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 194 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR PORTLAND. TORPEDOED BY UB-86. THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, ONE BROKEN UP, SEABED WITH ROCK OUTCROPS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 49.957 N,4 52.495 W
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FAQ

Where is the GREGYNOG wreck located?

The GREGYNOG wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.957 N,4 52.495 W.

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

The GREGYNOG lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.957 N,4 52.495 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREGYNOG?

The seabed around the GREGYNOG lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GREGYNOG sink?

The GREGYNOG sank on Apr 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GREGYNOG discovered?

The wreck of the GREGYNOG was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GREGYNOG belong to?

The GREGYNOG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GREGYNOG carrying?

The GREGYNOG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GREGYNOG?

The GREGYNOG had a tonnage of 1701 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREGYNOG?

The GREGYNOG is classified as a steam ship.

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