Snowdonia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Snowdonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.022 N,1 37.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.633700
  • Longitude: -1.627783
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNOWDONIA
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 42.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.2
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1881
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1881
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Surveying Details

28.5.82 DESCRIBED AS VERY BROKEN UP, BUT ANCHOR, CABLE & KEEL TO BE FOUND IN 7-10MTRS. KEEL LIES NE/SW. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). NCA. HH090/843/01 21.12.99 EXAM'D 30.8.99 IN 5538.022N, 0137.677W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.4 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 2MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS. POOR DCS3 SIGNAL STRENGTH. POSSIBLE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 27.7.21 AWAITING FULL INVESTIGATION. (MERITAITO, HI1591).

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. PASSAGE COOSAW RIVER, CAROLINA, USA, FOR BERWICK.

General Comments

POSSIBLE DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the SNOWDONIA wreck located?

The SNOWDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.022 N,1 37.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNOWDONIA?

The seabed around the SNOWDONIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SNOWDONIA sink?

The SNOWDONIA sank on Oct 14, 1881.

When was the wreck of the SNOWDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SNOWDONIA was discovered in 1881.

What country did the SNOWDONIA belong to?

The SNOWDONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SNOWDONIA carrying?

The SNOWDONIA was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the SNOWDONIA?

The SNOWDONIA had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNOWDONIA?

The SNOWDONIA is classified as a barque.

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