Bywell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bywell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 16.012 N,0 16.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.266867
  • Longitude: -0.268383
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BYWELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1887/17 30.3.17 4M ESE OF SCARBOROUGH IN PA 541600N, 001600W. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (1917) (PA) ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW(PA). NC 129. 5.12.74 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 129. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE ON VOYAGE SHIELDS TO ROUEN.

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FAQ

Where is the BYWELL wreck located?

The BYWELL wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.012 N,0 16.103 W.

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

The BYWELL lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.012 N,0 16.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BYWELL?

The seabed around the BYWELL lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the BYWELL sink?

The BYWELL sank on Mar 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BYWELL discovered?

The wreck of the BYWELL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the BYWELL belong to?

The BYWELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BYWELL carrying?

The BYWELL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BYWELL?

The BYWELL had a tonnage of 1522 tons.

What type of wreck is the BYWELL?

The BYWELL is classified as a steam ship.