Gregynog Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gregynog Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 47.032 N,4 43.316 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.783867
  • Longitude: -4.721933
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 35 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
Tonnage 1701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.4.18 27.4.18 SUNK ABOUT 3M OFF-SHORE, 16M SW OF HARTLAND POINT. (BOT MASTER). 8.3.20 8.3.20 CHARTED AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 504700N, 044315W. BR STD. H2537/28 10.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 10.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918). LC 1178. 14.11.72 14.11.72 TO BE CHARTED AS USC PA 11FMS [20MTRS]. NE 1178. HH220/440/03 11.3.97 HH220/440/03 11.3.97 GREGYNOG IDENTIFIED IN 504959N, 045230W, BELL FOUND. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). AMENDED TO DEAD, SEE [17814]. DELETE. - NM 1534/97. 10.8.11 10.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

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

SEE [17814]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 47.032 N,4 43.316 W
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FAQ

Where is the GREGYNOG wreck located?

The GREGYNOG wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.032 N,4 43.316 W.

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

The GREGYNOG lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 47.032 N,4 43.316 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREGYNOG?

The seabed around the GREGYNOG lies at approximately 35 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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