Llwyngwair (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Llwyngwair (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.424 N,1 9.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.823733
  • Longitude: -1.157750
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1304
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2002

Surveying Details

H2395 1918 SUNK ABOUT 4M SE FROM SEAHAM. H2395 27.4.18 SUNK NEAR 'N' BUOY. (SNO TYNE). POSN 544930N, 011000W APPROX. 2.5.18 SANK ABOUT 3M E OF SEAHAM. (BOT, 2ND MATE). 3.5.18 POSN 544900N, 010900W. (AP REPORT-VAEC). SUNK 5M SSE FROM SEAHAM HARBOUR. (DOD & WW1SL). POSN 544930N, 011000W APPROX. H4214/26 1.7.26 INS NDW PA (1918) IN 544930N, 010922W. NC 3104. H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). H2189/71 22.5.71 H2189/71 22.5.71 POSSIBLE CONTACT ABOUT 4C SE. NOT YET INVESTIGATED. (ISS, 1971). 18.5.73 18.5.73 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 7.11.88 H6330/87 7.11.88 EXAM'D 6.8.88 IN 544925N, 010922W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.4, FOUL AT 37.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 43MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 74MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. APPARENTLY CONSISTS OF PARTIALLY BURIED DEBRIS LYING 155/335 DEG. GIVES GOOD SONAR RETURN. HAS SEVERAL HIGH POINTS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). - NM 3636/88. HH100/351/08 11.3.94 HH100/351/08 11.3.94 WK 545003.6N, 011114.4W IS THOUGHT TO BE THE LLWYNGWAIR. (K A LAWRENCE).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY ANTWERPRN ENGINEERING CO LTD, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRIES BROS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC 64.

General Comments

PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.424 N,1 9.465 W.

How deep is the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.424 N,1 9.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1304 tons.

What type of wreck is the LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The LLWYNGWAIR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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