Wynor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wynor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 58.281 N,3 20.374 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.971350
  • Longitude: -3.339567
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYNOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.9
Tonnage 131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,180
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8458/58 H8458/58 WK REPD IN 575748N, 032018W. (CINC ROSYTH - AUBD 314/7 - 1943). CLASSIFIED AS NSC. H2336/84 21.3.86 H2336/84 21.3.86 EXAM'D 3.12.85 IN 575818N, 032017W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. INTACT STEEL VESSEL LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). BR STD. HH100/351/15 23.8.00 HH100/351/15 23.8.00 DIVED IN 5758.274N, 0320.374W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 4.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 000 DEGS. SCOUR 1MTR AT STERN ONLY. SEABED FINE SAND. DEBRIS EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT BOW HAS BEEN DAMAGED, POSSIBLY BY TRAWLS. WHEELHOUSE MISSING AND DECK ROTTED AWAY. STEEL HULL IN POOR CONDITION WITH MANY HOLES. CARGO IN PLACE. STEEP PROP AND RUDDER IN PLACE WITH FISHING GEAR AND DREDGES TANGLED AROUND THE STERN. MAKER'S PLATE RECOVERED MARKED: 'WYNOR', NO 115, P MCGREGOR & SONS, BUILDERS, KIRKINTILLOCH, 1921. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 15.8.00). NCA. 15.3.13 15.3.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY P MCGREGOR & SONS, KIRKINTILLOCH. REGISTERED IN GLASGOW. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. FOUNDERED 18 MILES NNE OF LOSSIMOUTH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PASSAGE LEITH FOR WICK. CARGO MANURE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOW DAMAGED, BOWS N. UK NM 22/2460/17

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 58.281 N,3 20.374 W
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FAQ

Where is the WYNOR wreck located?

The WYNOR wreck is located at coordinates 57 58.281 N,3 20.374 W.

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

The WYNOR lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 57 58.281 N,3 20.374 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYNOR?

The seabed around the WYNOR lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the WYNOR sink?

The WYNOR sank on Feb 21, 1923.

When was the wreck of the WYNOR discovered?

The wreck of the WYNOR was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WYNOR belong to?

The WYNOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYNOR carrying?

The WYNOR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the WYNOR?

The WYNOR had a tonnage of 131 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYNOR?

The WYNOR is classified as a steam ship.

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