Llanishen (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Llanishen (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 16.229 N,2 44.93 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.270483
  • Longitude: -2.748833
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LLANISHEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 163
Sonar Width 43
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 5053
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details BOMBED AND SUNK ABOUT 30M DUE N OF BANFF. (DODS). H03179/57 23.7.57 SANK IN 581700N, 022700W. (LL WW2) H01001/40 24.7.57 POSN GIVEN 582100N, 023200W. (ROSYTH LIST). H3965/75 12.8.82 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 581620N, 024430W USING DECCA. OBSERVED USING U/W TV CAMERA AND ESTIMATED, QUITE ACCURATELY, TO BE 300FT LONG. (FRV EXPLORER, HN 30.7.82). INS AS WK USC 28MTRS. - NM 2110/82. H3833/86 25.2.88 EXAMINED 12.7.87 IN 581616N, 024448W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO SATISFACTORY DCS3 HT OBTAINED. LIES 215/035DEGS. LENGTH 120MTRS. ATTEMPTS TO WIRE SWEEP WK WERE ABANDONED DUE EXCESSIVE HEAVE AND WEAK TIDAL STREAM. (HMS FAWN, HI 353). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS. - NM 833/88. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5816.262N, 0244.901W [WGD] USING GPS. WK OF A LARGE SS SPREAD OVER A WIDE AREA. THREE LARGE BOILERS OF 16FT DIAMETER AND STEAM ENGINE ARE VISIBLE. CARGO OF ELECTRICAL INSULATORS, FIRE HOSES, LEAD COATED WIRE, BOTTLES OF VARIOUS SHAPES AND SIZES, STONE BOTTLES CONTAINING INK AND HUNDREDS OF BALLAST STONES. HT ABOVE SEABED OF 5MTRS ON SECTIONS DIVED. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.07 EXAMINED 26.6.06 IN 5816.229N, 0244.930W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.4 IN GEN DEPTH 44.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 163MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). VERY WELL BROKEN UP WK. AMEND WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY BARTRAM & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVAN THOMAS RADCLIFFE & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 460 NHP. PASSAGE LEITH FOR BALTIMORE. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 8 MEN LOST. (DODS)

General Comments

VERY WELL BROKEN UP WK, UPRIGHT, BOWS ?SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 16.229 N,2 44.93 W
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FAQ

Where is the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 16.229 N,2 44.93 W.

How deep is the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 58 16.229 N,2 44.93 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY)?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5053 tons.

What type of wreck is the LLANISHEN (PROBABLY)?

The LLANISHEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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