Gwydir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gwydir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.299 N,2 59.881 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.388317
  • Longitude: -2.998017
Wreck Depth 14.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWYDIR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1902
Original Detection Year 1902
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details CARGO SALVED BY MDHB. DEPTH 50FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 2.4.74 SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 8FMS 2FT 2.4.74. TO BE SHOWN WK 14.6MTRS [LAT] ON NC. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 14.7MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. 1 LIFE LOST.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the GWYDIR wreck located?

The GWYDIR wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.299 N,2 59.881 W.

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

The GWYDIR lies at a depth of about 14.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.299 N,2 59.881 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GWYDIR?

The seabed around the GWYDIR lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the GWYDIR sink?

The GWYDIR sank on Sep 20, 1902.

When was the wreck of the GWYDIR discovered?

The wreck of the GWYDIR was discovered in 1902.

What country did the GWYDIR belong to?

The GWYDIR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GWYDIR?

The GWYDIR had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the GWYDIR?

The GWYDIR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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