Prince Cadwgan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Prince cadwgan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.541 N,5 17.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.859017
  • Longitude: -5.294400
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1876
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H3542/68 27.9.68 H3542/68 27.9.68 WK IN 515131N, 051736W. HIGHEST PART OF SHIP UNTIL 1.9.68 WAS THE CONDENSER, SINCE REMOVED AND PLACED IN DEEPER WATER. NO PART OF THE SHIP NOW STANDS HIGHER THAN THE ROCKS IN THE VICINITY. WK EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED ABOUT 1938 BY ROUSE. SMALL SS OF ABOUT 200TONS. (R EDMONDS). NCA. H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX HI 20). HH100/351/11 20.6.96 HH100/351/11 20.6.96 BELIEVED TO BE BE THE 'PRINCE CADWGAN'. THE ANCHOR HAS BEEN RECOVERED AND STANDS OUTSIDE A LOCAL PUB OF THAT NAME. (S J ROBERTS).. [WGD] POSN: 5151.541N, 0517.664W. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1864 BY THE UNION SHIPBUILDING CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABERAYON STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ONE BOILER, TWO CYLINDER SIMPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 36 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR ABERAYON. PROP STRUCK THE HALF-TIDE ROCK AND BLADES WERE LOST. BLOWN ASHORE, WAS HOLDED AND SANK. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.541 N,5 17.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 30, 1876.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY)?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 111 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY)?

The PRINCE CADWGAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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