Llanishen Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Llanishen Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 20.979 N,2 32.098 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 28 m |
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LLANISHEN |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 122.2 m |
| Width | 16.5 m |
| Draught | 7.9 |
| Tonnage | 5053 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 24, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H03179/57 23.7.57 H03179/57 23.7.57 SANK IN 581700N, 022700W. (LL WW2) H01001/40 24.7.57 H01001/40 24.7.57 POSN GIVEN 582100N, 023200W. (ROSYTH LIST). 25.8.78 25.8.78 INS AS USCPA 28MTRS IN 582100N, 023200W. NC 115. HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 23, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1929. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVAN THOMAS RADCLIFFE & CO. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR BALTIMORE.
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