Nydia (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Nydia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.502583
- Longitude: -3.875217
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| Wreck Depth |
36.78 m
|
| Water Depth |
38 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NYDIA (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
49.7 m |
| Width |
10.4 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Sonar Length |
42.7 |
| Sonar Width |
14 |
| Shadow Height |
1.5 |
| Orientation |
319 |
| Tonnage |
834 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 18, 1877
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
152.0,050.0,000.7,101 |
| Original Detection Year |
1982 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 12, 2023 |
Surveying Details
14.6.82 J POVAH, OF RHYL, REPORTS DIVING ON WK OF OLD SAILING VESSEL ABOUT 11 MILES N OF ORME. STANDS ABOUT 20FT ABOVE SEABED. (E GILES, TELECON). NCA YET. H5844/83 16.9.86 WK LOCATED IN 442010E, 5928760E [EUR]. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.5MTRS, APPROX. (BRITISH TELECOM INTERNATIONAL, 18.8.86). [OGB] POSN: 533009N, 035228W. H5844/83 30.10.86 WK LOCATED IN 533009N, 035228W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST DEPTH 31.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38 TO 39MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS (MAX), HEIGHT 6.5MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (GEOSITE SURVEYS, 1.10.86). - NM 3339/86. H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 29.11.87 IN 533009N, 035228W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR 1 MTR DEEP. EXAM'D ALSO BY BULLDOG - HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 4.1MTRS, SHADOW HT 2.6MTRS. FAIRLY INTACT AND ALMOST COMPLETELY COVERED WITH SAND. LENGTH 43.9MTRS, BEAM 11.5MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEG. CHART AS WK 35MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/04 26.7.91 DIVED 7.7.91 IN CHARTED POSN. REMAINS OF FAIRLY LARGE SAILING VESSEL WITH BOW NW. UPRIGHT, INTACT EXCEPT WHERE DAMAGED BY TRAWLS. POSSIBLY A SCHOONER OR BARQUE. HULL IS COPPER SHEATHED. HIGHEST PART IS AFTER DECKHOUSE WHICH STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS. SEEMS TO BE LATE 19TH CENTURY WK - POSSIBLY ABOUT 1870. (K HURLEY, 11.7.91). HH100/351/05 7.8.92 THIS IS CONSIDERED PROBABLY TO BE THE WK OF SV NYDIA FROM THE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. (K HURLEY, 6.7.92). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5330.155N, 0352.513W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 42.7MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 319/139 DEGS. UPRIGHT, WELL DEGRADED WRECK, MOSTLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-8140). AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1853 BY P VAILIN, QUEBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J P EVANS, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR TIREE IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS ALBANIAN IN CLEAR WEATHER. WITH NYDIA SAILING CLOSE TO THE WIND, ALBANIAN HELD HER COURSE AND NYDIA STRUCK HER PORT SIDE, AFT OF THE BRIDGE. SANK FOLLOWING DAMAGE TO THE BOW. THIRD OFFICER PENNY OF ALBANIAN WAS FOUND TO BE WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLISION.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W
Nydia (Probably) on Wreck Map
Nydia (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the NYDIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W.
How deep is the NYDIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.78 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.155 N,3 52.513 W.
How deep is the seabed around the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the NYDIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.
When did the NYDIA (PROBABLY) sink?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 18, 1877.
When was the wreck of the NYDIA (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the NYDIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.
What country did the NYDIA (PROBABLY) belong to?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 834 tons.
What type of wreck is the NYDIA (PROBABLY)?
The NYDIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.
General Comments
Upright, well degraded wreck, mostly buried with visible bow.