River Loyne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
River loyne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.424 N,3 59.665 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.307067
  • Longitude: -3.994417
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER LOYNE
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1948
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2020

Surveying Details

21.3.49 LOCATED, ON 21.3.49, 101DEGS, 1.68M FROM TRWYN DY LTHO, IN 3FMS AT LW. (LLOYDS). H2410/49 23.5.49 DW (MAST) IN 531833N, 035935W. MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (TH NM 65/49). - NM 1058/49. H2451/47 12.12.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 34FT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (TH). - NM 2318/51. H2410/49 23.1.52 G CONL BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). - NM 144/52. H2068/82 3.2.84 LOCATED IN 531824.5N, 035935.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. APPARENTLY A SMALL WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 139(A). AMEND WK 9.3MTRS. BR STD. 29.3.04 [EUT] POSN: 5318.424N, 0359.665W. SEP 2019/000245915 13.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

7.12.48 SAILED FROM PENMAENMAWR FOR LIVERPOOL. LAST SEEN ON 7.12.48 MAKING FOR SHELTER OFF ANGLESEY. (LL). ONE OF THREE FORMER ADMIRALTY X LIGHTERS. LOST WITH ALL CREW. (SEA BREEZES, DEC 1979).

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER LOYNE wreck located?

The RIVER LOYNE wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.424 N,3 59.665 W.

How deep is the RIVER LOYNE and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER LOYNE lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.424 N,3 59.665 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER LOYNE?

The seabed around the RIVER LOYNE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the RIVER LOYNE sink?

The RIVER LOYNE sank on Dec 8, 1948.

When was the wreck of the RIVER LOYNE discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER LOYNE was discovered in 1949.

What country did the RIVER LOYNE belong to?

The RIVER LOYNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER LOYNE carrying?

The RIVER LOYNE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER LOYNE?

The RIVER LOYNE had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER LOYNE?

The RIVER LOYNE is classified as a barge.

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