Rhosneigr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Rhosneigr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.062 N,3 44.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.317700
  • Longitude: -3.733667
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RHOSNEIGR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 37.6
Sonar Width 13.77
Orientation 75
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1908
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers G CON, 005 DEG 2C FM WK.
Surveying Details H3906/59 20.8.59 INS ST IN 531900N, 034357W ON NC 1978. H3906/59 15.3.65 HIGHEST PART OF WK STANDS 4FT ABOVE MLWS IN SURROUNDING DEPTH OF 3 TO 5FT. (THV ARGUS, 17.2.65). H3906/59 15.3.65 WK TO BE DISPERSED LEVEL WITH THE GROUND AND MARKED BY A BN. (TH, 8.3.65). H3906/59 27.4.65 MARKED BY PILE BN, WITH G CONL TOPMARK SHOWING 8FT ABOVE MHWS. (TH NM 24/65). H3906/59 18.7.69 NOW MARKED BY C CON BUOY, ESTAB'D 005 DEG, 2 CABLES FROM WK. (TH NM 73/69). BR STD. H3906/59 16.7.73 INS BUOY BY NM. - NM 1456/73. 2.4.74 AMEND TO ST DRIES 2MTRS. NC 1978. 23.11.80 REMAINS OF THIS WK, INCLUDING THE FRAMEWORK OF HER PADDLES, CAN STILL BE SEEN AT LW. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES). H2993/88 14.6.88 NOT EXAM'D. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE INDICATES WK STILL AS CHARTED. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). HH212/400/08 12.4.95 WK OBSERVED VISUALLY IN CHARTED POSN. DRYING HEIGHT NOW 2.4MTRS. (TRINITY HOUSE). BR STD. SEP 2015/000243261 13.11.15 EXAM'D 17.10.15, WK SHOWN IN 5319.057N, 0344.027W [WGD]. LEAST SSS DEPTH DRIES 1.9MTRS. (TRINITY HOUSE, EMAIL DTD 21.10.15). AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000034626 21.2.19 EXAM'D 24.11.18, WK SHOWN IN 5319.057N, 0344.027W [WGD]. LEAST SSS DEPTH DRIES 1.3MTRS. (TRINITY HOUSE, EMAIL DTD 18.2.19). AMEND TO ST WK DRIES 1.3MTRS IN POSN. SEP 2019/000161816 10.4.19 EXAM'D 6.2.19 IN 5319.0577N, 0344.0334W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1.4MTRS, LENGTH 37.6MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 2.76MTRS. ORIENTATION 075/255. THE OBJECT SHOWS CHARACTERISTICS OF SCATTERED AND DEGRADED WRECKS PARTS, WITH SOME WELL-DEFINED STRUCTURES (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1572). AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.81 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000303212 16.11.21 EXAM'D 24.10.21 IN 5319.062N, 0344.020W [WGD]. LEAST SSS DEPTH DRIES 1.0MTRS.(TRINITY HOUSE, WRECK SURVEY REPORT IN EMAIL REC'D 3.11.21). AMEND TO ST WK DRIES 1.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRINCE LEOPOLD. BUILT IN 1876 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MERSEY TRADING CO. ONE BOILER, 2 CLYINDER OSCILLATING COMPOUND ENGINE OF 70HP, PADDLE PROPULSION. STRUCK UNDERWATER OBJECT WHILE TAKING HOLIDAYMAKERS ON PLEASURE TRIP OUT FROM LLANDUDNO. WAS BEACHED OFF RHOS PIER. SANK LATER DURING REFLOATING ATTEMPT.

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FAQ

Where is the RHOSNEIGR wreck located?

The RHOSNEIGR wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.062 N,3 44.02 W.

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

The RHOSNEIGR lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.062 N,3 44.02 W.

When did the RHOSNEIGR sink?

The RHOSNEIGR sank on Jul 20, 1908.

When was the wreck of the RHOSNEIGR discovered?

The wreck of the RHOSNEIGR was discovered in 1908.

What country did the RHOSNEIGR belong to?

The RHOSNEIGR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RHOSNEIGR?

The RHOSNEIGR had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the RHOSNEIGR?

The RHOSNEIGR is classified as a steam ship.

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