Lynkar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lynkar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.51 N,4 7.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.325167
  • Longitude: -4.119500
Wreck Depth 14.09 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LYNKAR
Type cabin cruiser
Sonar Length 13.38
Sonar Width 7.34
Shadow Height 0.44
Orientation 245
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2020

Surveying Details

24.9.71 SANK 112 DEGS, 4.55M FROM YNYS MOELFRE LIGHT. (LL 205/445). POSN 531940N, 040648W FOR FILING ONLY. POSN 0.25M OFF CAREG ONMEN QUARRY OR 531912N, 040648W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. SEP 2019/000245915 28.01.20 EXAM'D 18.04.19 IN 5319.510N, 0407.170W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 13.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.3MTRS, HT 0.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 245/115 DEGS. HEAVILY DEGRADED WRECK OR POSSIBLY WRECK COVERED BY SEDIMENTS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1573). INS DW 14.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BURNT OUT AND SANK. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (LL).

General Comments

A heavily degraded wreck or possibly covered up by sediments

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FAQ

Where is the LYNKAR wreck located?

The LYNKAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.51 N,4 7.17 W.

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

The LYNKAR lies at a depth of about 14.09 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.51 N,4 7.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LYNKAR?

The seabed around the LYNKAR lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the LYNKAR sink?

The LYNKAR sank on Sep 11, 1971.

When was the wreck of the LYNKAR discovered?

The wreck of the LYNKAR was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the LYNKAR?

The LYNKAR is classified as a cabin cruiser.

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