Gwynfaen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gwynfaen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.911 N,4 35.454 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.948517
  • Longitude: -4.590900
Wreck Depth 13.9 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWYNFAEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42 m
Width 6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 45.7
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 140
Tonnage 279
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1904
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2016

Surveying Details

HH100/351/20 25.6.03 WK DIVED IN 5256.925N, 0435.470W [WGD] USING GPS. A SMALL S COASTER WITH SINGLE HOLD AND ENGINE AND BOILER AFT. HULL INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. STANDS ?4MTRS HIGH. LIES E/W. CARGO OF STONE CHIPPINGS. (MR JONES, JULIE ANN DIVING CHARTERS, TELECON 25.6.03). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/20 4.7.03 IDENTIFIED AS THE GWYNFAEN. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (MR JONES, JULIE ANN DIVING CHARTERS, TELECON 4.7.03). 18.2.10 CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS SINCE REQUEST. SEP 2015/000055076 4.1.16 EXAM'D 11.08.15 IN 5256.911N, 0435.454W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 45.7MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320. MAGNETOMETER READING STRONG. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND AS DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON 1887 BY J JONES & SONS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H LUPTON & KNESSHAW OF LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT NANT, CAERNARFON, FOR BIRKENHEAD. CARGO TARMACADAM. STRANDED IN FORCE 6 GALE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.911 N,4 35.454 W
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FAQ

Where is the GWYNFAEN wreck located?

The GWYNFAEN wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.911 N,4 35.454 W.

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

The GWYNFAEN lies at a depth of about 13.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.911 N,4 35.454 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GWYNFAEN?

The seabed around the GWYNFAEN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the GWYNFAEN sink?

The GWYNFAEN sank on Oct 10, 1904.

When was the wreck of the GWYNFAEN discovered?

The wreck of the GWYNFAEN was discovered in 2003.

What country did the GWYNFAEN belong to?

The GWYNFAEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GWYNFAEN carrying?

The GWYNFAEN was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the GWYNFAEN?

The GWYNFAEN had a tonnage of 279 tons.

What type of wreck is the GWYNFAEN?

The GWYNFAEN is classified as a steam ship.

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