Gwyn Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Gwyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.815717
- Longitude: 6.406450
|
| Wreck Depth |
10.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GWYN |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
58.2 m |
| Width |
9.4 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Tonnage |
794 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 3, 1985
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1985 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Markers |
N CARD, VQ, CLOSE N |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 2, 2008 |
Surveying Details
H3877/80 4.12.85 SANK IN 534524N, 061827E. (MRCC YARMOUTH, TLX DTD 3.11.85). NCA. H4753/82 5.12.85 DW, UNMARKED, IN 534901N, 062424E [EUR]. (SEEWARN CUXHAVEN, TELEX 4.11.85). MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOYS, RACON. - NAV I 670/85 ISSUED. H4753/82 5.12.85 POSN APPROX 534900.5N, 062423.5E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 645(P)/85). NCA YET. H2114/83 12.12.85 POSN CONFIRMED. MARKED BY 2 N CARD BUOYS, VQ & RACON (D). (HAMBURG NM 4702(T)/85). NCA YET. H2114/83 3.1.86 LOCATED IN 534859N, 062428E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. WK BUOYS REMAIN ON SITE. (HAMBURG NM 4881(T)/85). - NAV I 686/85 ISSUED. H2114/83 15.5.86 POSN & DEPTH CONFIRMED. MARKED BY N CARD BUOY, VQ, CLOSE N. (HAMBURG NM 1407/86). - NM1571/86. H2114/83 13.6.86 SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 1703/86). BR STD. H2114/83 22.9.86 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED SEP '86. (HAMBURG NM 3243(T)/86). H2114/83 16.12.86 WK RAISED AND TOWED TO EEMSHAVEN. CTL. (LL, 7.11.86). WK REMOVED & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 4039/86). DELETE WK & BUOY. - NM 42/87. SEP 2006/000367186 27.7.06 SHOWN ON GERMAN 87 [7TH EDN DTD 2006, CORRECT TO WK 22/06, 1:150,000]. NCA, CONSIDERED TO BE ERROR ON GERMAN 87. 8.5.08 STILL SHOWN ON GERMAN 87 [INT 1413] [7TH EDN APR '06 CORRECT TO 5.1.07, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NOT SHOWN ON PREVIOUS EDN OF GERMAN 87 [JUN '96], OR OVERLAPPING GERMAN 84 [9TH EDN JUL '07]. REGIONAL TEAM REQUESTED TO QUERY WITH GERMAN HO. NCA YET. SEP 2008/000051705 13.6.08 WK WILL BE REMOVED FROM GERMAN 87 BY NOTICE TO MARINER. (GERMAN HO, EMAIL DTD 11.6.08). NFA. SEP 2008/000056008 2.7.08 WK DELETED FROM GERMAN 87. (GERMAN NM 26/(21)87/08). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1985 BY YORKSHIRE DRY DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRAIG SHIPPING PLC. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR SEAHAM. DEVELOPED LIST IN HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E
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FAQ
Where is the GWYN wreck located?
The GWYN wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E.
How deep is the GWYN and where exactly is it located?
The GWYN lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 48.943 N,6 24.387 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GWYN?
The seabed around the GWYN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the GWYN sink?
The GWYN sank on Nov 3, 1985.
When was the wreck of the GWYN discovered?
The wreck of the GWYN was discovered in 1985.
What country did the GWYN belong to?
The GWYN belonged to GB.
What cargo was the GWYN carrying?
The GWYN was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the GWYN?
The GWYN had a tonnage of 794 tons.
What type of wreck is the GWYN?
The GWYN is classified as a carrier.